All extension and validation states designated in the earlier application at the time of filing of a European divisional application are deemed to be designated in the divisional application. For more details regarding the designation of these states, see A‑III, 12.1.
Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelines/e/a_iv_1_3_5.htm
Date retrieved: 17 May 2021