R. 84(2), second sentence, EPC provides that the opposition proceedings may be continued by the EPO of its own motion if the opposition is withdrawn.
Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/caselaw/2019/e/clr_iii_q_3.htm
Date retrieved: 17 May 2021
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XR.84 EPC Continuation of the opposition proceedings by the European Patent Office of its own motion