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How to get a European patent
 

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How to get a European patent
  C. Preparing and filing a European patent applicationC. Preparing and filing a European patent application     ANNEX I Chart showing the procedure for the grant of European patentsANNEX I Chart showing the procedure for the grant of European patents  
 

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The European patent grant procedure



I. General survey

II. Procedure up to publication of the application

III. Publication of the European patent application

IV. Examination procedure

V. Opposition procedure

VI. Appeals procedure

VII. Divisional applications

VIII. Renewal fees

IX. General provisions governing time limits