G 0010/91 (Examination of opposition/appeals) of 31.3.1993

European Case Law Identifier: ECLI:EP:BA:1993:G001091.19930331
Date of decision: 31 March 1993
Case number: G 0010/91
Application number: -
IPC class: -
Language of proceedings: EN
Distribution: A
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Board: EBA
Headnote: 1. An Opposition Division or a Board of Appeal is not obliged to consider all the grounds for opposition referred to in Article 100 EPC, going beyond the grounds covered by the statement under Rule 55(c) EPC.
2. In principle, the Opposition Division shall examine only such grounds for opposition, which have been properly submitted and substantiated in accordance with Article 99(1) in conjunction with Rule 55(c) EPC. Exceptionally, the Opposition Division may in application of Article 114(1) EPC consider other grounds for opposition, which, prima facie, in whole or in part would seem to prejudice the maintenance of the European patent.
3. Fresh grounds for opposition may be considered in appeal proceedings only with the approval of the patentee.
Relevant legal provisions:
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 99
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 100
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 101
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 102
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 110
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 114
European Patent Convention 1973 R 55
European Patent Convention 1973 R 56
European Patent Convention 1973 R 66
Keywords: Extent of obligation and power to examine grounds for opposition
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