GL B IV 3.2 Documents discovered after completion of the search

It may happen occasionally that, after completion of a search report, the search division discovers further relevant documents (e.g. in a later search for a related application). Such documents may be used in examination (see C‑IV, 7.4).

Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelines/e/b_iv_3_2.htm

Date retrieved: 17 May 2021

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EPO Guidelines - B Search

EPO Guidelines - C Procedureal Aspects of Substantive Examination