If the main request is allowable, the division will ignore any auxiliary requests.
If the main request is not allowable, the division will consider the auxiliary requests, in the sequence chosen by the requester.
If an auxiliary request is allowable, the division will ignore all subsequent requests.
Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelines/e/h_iii_3_1.htm
Date retrieved: 17 May 2021
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XGL C V 4.6.2 Second Rule 71(3) communication based on higher-ranking request initially rejected in first Rule 71(3) communication