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Espacenet - patent search | epo.org - European Patent Office
WEBNational patent offices' databases. Open Espacenet Open classic Espacenet. Espacenet is accessible to beginners and experts and is updated daily. It contains data on more than 150 million patent documents from around the world. Supporting information can help you understand whether a patent has been granted and if it is still in force.
European Patent Register | epo.org
WEBEuropean Patent Register. The European Patent Register is the most complete and up-to-date source of publicly available procedural information on European patent applications as they pass through each stage of the EPO granting process and on European patents with unitary effect. This free online service contains procedural and legal information ...
European Patent Convention | epo.org
WEBNov 29, 2000 · The 17th edition of the European Patent Convention features: the Administrative Council's decision of 28 June 2001 on the transitional provisions under Article 7 of the Revision Act. It also contains an index of decisions and opinions of the Enlarged Board of Appeal published in the EPO's Official Journal and an …
Rule 43 – Form and content of claims - European Patent Office
WEBRule 43Form and content of claims. Rule 43. Form and content of claims. (1) The claims shall define the matter for which protection is sought in terms of the technical features of the invention. Wherever appropriate, claims shall contain: (a) a statement indicating the designation of the subject-matter of the invention and those technical ...
Article 123 – Amendments - European Patent Office
WEBNov 29, 2000 · Article 123. , Amendments. (1) The European patent application or European patent may be amended in proceedings before the European Patent Office, in accordance with the Implementing Regulations. In any event, the applicant shall be given at least one opportunity to amend the application of …
Member states of the European Patent Organisation | epo.org
WEBThe following states (sorted alphabetically) are currently members of the European Patent Organisation. See the list of member states sorted according to the date of accession. Code. Member state. Since. AL. Albania. 1 May 2010. AT.
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WEBOnline Filing 2.0 service is the tool of choice for filing with us. You can use our web-based services to file EP, Euro-PCT and PCT applications and requests for unitary effect; and submissions in opposition, appeal, limitation and revocation proceedings before the EPO.
Rule 71 – Examination procedure - European Patent Office
WEBRule 71. , , Examination procedure. (1) In any communication under Article 94, paragraph 3, the Examining Division shall, where appropriate, invite the applicant to correct any deficiencies noted and to amend the description, claims and drawings within a period to be specified. (2) Any communication under Article 94, paragraph 3, shall contain ...
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