A search report is prepared containing the results of the search, in particular by identifying the documents constituting the relevant state of the art (see B‑X, 9).[Art. 92; Rule 61(1); ]
The search report serves to provide information on the relevant state of the art to the applicant, to the examining divisions of the EPO and, by means of its publication, to the public.[Art. 92; Art. 93(1); ]
Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelines/e/b_ii_4.htm
Date retrieved: 17 May 2021