EPC

Question 1

Languages

Answer 1

A14 EPC

Question 2

Language in written proceedings

Answer 2

R3 EPC

Question 3

Language in OPs

Answer 3

R4 EPC

Question 4

Filing of translations and reduction of fees

Answer 4

R6 EPC

Question 5

Application filed by non-entitled person

Answer 5

A61 EPC; R16 EPC

Question 6

Translation of Patent specification (London agreement type thing)

Answer 6

A65 EPC

Question 7

Assignment

Answer 7

A72 EPC; R22 EPC

Question 8

Form and content of claims

Answer 8

A84 EPC; R43 EPC

Question 9

Excess claims fees

Answer 9

R45 EPC

Question 10

Renewal fees

Answer 10

A86 EPC

Question 11

Due date for renewal fees

Answer 11

R51(1) EPC

Question 12

Renewal fees for divisionals

Answer 12

R51(3) EPC

Question 13

Declaring priority

Answer 13

A88 EPC; R52 EPC

Question 14

Examination of formal requirements

Answer 14

A90 EPC; R57 EPC

Question 15

Missing parts of description or drawings

Answer 15

R56 EPC

Question 16

Correction of deficiencies

Answer 16

R58 EPC

Question 17

Request for examination

Answer 17

R70 EPC

Question 18

Response to EESR

Answer 18

R70a EPC

Question 19

Examination procedure

Answer 19

R71 EPC

Question 20

Conclusion of grant procedure

Answer 20

R71a EPC

Question 21

Form and content of opposition

Answer 21

R76 EPC

Question 22

Inadmissible opposition

Answer 22

R77 EPC

Question 23

Continuation of opposition of EPO’s own motion

Answer 23

R84(2) EPC

Question 24

Revocation/limitation

Answer 24

A105a EPC; R92 EPC

Question 25

Time and form of appeal

Answer 25

A108 EPC

Question 26

Interlocutory revision

Answer 26

A109 EPC

Question 27

Reimbursement of the appeal fee

Answer 27

R103 EPC

Question 28

EPO not restricted to facts, evidence or arguments of parties during examination

Answer 28

A114(1) EPC

Question 29

EPO may disregard facts/evidence not submitted in due time

Answer 29

A114(2) EPC

Question 30

TPOs

Answer 30

A115 EPC; R114 EPC

Question 31

Summons to oral proceedings

Answer 31

R115 EPC

Question 32

Amendment timings

Answer 32

R137 EPC

Question 33

Inspection of public application file

Answer 33

A128(4) EPC

Question 34

Representation

Answer 34

A133 EPC

Question 35

Appointment of common representative

Answer 35

R151 EPC

Question 36

Renewal fees for granted EP patents

Answer 36

A141 EPC

Question 37

Reduction of fees

Answer 37

Rfees 14