Correspondence from the proceedings relating to the inspection of files conducted between the EPO and the person requesting the inspection is included in the non-public part of the file. The EPO does not provide the applicant with any information about the proceedings relating to the inspection of files (see A‑XI, 2.3(iv), but also A‑XI, 2.5, third paragraph).
Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelines/e/a_xi_2_4.htm
Date retrieved: 17 May 2021