The task of the search division is primarily to carry out searches and draw up search reports in relation to European patent applications. In addition to these usual searches, the search divisions of the EPO may be called upon to perform various other types of search, which are listed in the following paragraphs.[Art. 17; ]
Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelines/e/b_ii_4_1.htm
Date retrieved: 17 May 2021