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PART E
 CHAPTER VIII TIME LIMITS, LOSS OF RIGHTS, FURTHER AND ACCELERATED PROCESSING AND RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF...
1. Time limits and loss of rights resulting from failure to respond within a time limit
1.9 Loss of rights
1.9.1 Cases of loss of rights 		 

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PART E
CHAPTER VIII TIME LIMITS, LOSS OF RIGHTS, FURTHER AND ACCELERATED PROCESSING AND RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF...CHAPTER VIII TIME LIMITS, LOSS OF RIGHTS, FURTHER AND ACCELERATED PROCESSING AND RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF...
1. Time limits and loss of rights resulting from failure to respond within a time limit1. Time limits and loss of rights resulting from failure to respond within a time limit
1.9 Loss of rights1.9 Loss of rights
       1.9.2 Noting and communication of loss of rights1.9.2 Noting and communication of loss of rights  
 

1.9.1

Cases of loss of rights

 

If a party to the proceedings or a third party fails to comply with a time limit laid down in the EPC or fixed by the EPO, this will result in a loss of rights in certain cases specified in the EPC, without any decision concerning the refusal of the European patent application or the grant, revocation or maintenance of the European patent, or the taking of evidence.

 

Rule 69



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