GL A I 1 Overview

This Part A of the Guidelines deals with the following:
(i)the requirements and procedure relevant to the examination as to formalities of European patent applications (Chapters A‑II to VI);
(ii)formalities matters of a more general nature which can arise during the application procedure or the post-grant stage (Chapters A‑VII and VIII),
(iii)the presentation and execution of drawings and figurative representations accompanying a European patent application (Chapter A‑IX);
(iv)fee questions (Chapter A‑X);
(v)inspection of files, communication of information contained in files, consultation of the Register of European Patents and issuance of certified copies (Chapter A‑XI).

Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelines/e/a_i_1.htm

Date retrieved: 17 May 2021

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EPO Guidelines - A Formalities Examination