Guidelines for Examination
PART D
 CHAPTER VIII DECISIONS OF THE OPPOSITION DIVISION
1. Final decisions on an admissible opposition
1.2 Revocation of the European patent
1.2.2 Revocation for failure to pay the printing fee or to file a translation 		 

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PART D
CHAPTER VIII DECISIONS OF THE OPPOSITION DIVISIONCHAPTER VIII DECISIONS OF THE OPPOSITION DIVISION
1. Final decisions on an admissible opposition1. Final decisions on an admissible opposition
1.2 Revocation of the European patent1.2 Revocation of the European patent
  1.2.1 Revocation on substantive grounds1.2.1 Revocation on substantive grounds     1.2.3 Revocation for failure to notify the appointment of a new representative1.2.3 Revocation for failure to notify the appointment of a new representative  
 

1.2.2

Revocation for failure to pay the printing fee or to file a translation

 

If the proprietor of the patent fails in due time to pay the fee for the printing of a new specification of the European patent or to file a translation of the amended claims in the two official languages of the EPO other than the language of the proceedings (see VI, 7.2.3), the European patent will be revoked.

 

Art. 102(4), (5)



Index:CHAPTER VIII DECISIONS OF THE OPPOSITION DIVISION1.2 Revocation of the European patent 1.2.1 Revocation on substantive grounds 1.2.3 Revocation for failure to notify the appointment of a new representative

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