The formalities officer will, at any stage in the procedure, immediately communicate the observations of any of the parties to the other parties for information.[Rule 79(3); Rule 81(2); ]
If the opposition division considers that observations are called for in the course of the further procedure, a separate invitation is issued and a period is fixed (normally four months), with or without a communication stating the grounds.
Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelines/e/d_iv_5_4.htm
Date retrieved: 17 May 2021
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EPO Guidelines - D Opposition and Limitation/Revocation Procedures
XGL D IV 5.6 Examination of the admissibility of an intervention and preparations in the event of an intervention