CLR IV B 4.1.3.C Statement indicating the subject-matter to be searched not sufficient to overcome the deficiency noted under Rule 63(1) EPC

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In T 1653/12 the board pointed out that the applicant's statement did not provide a basis for the search examiner to perform a meaningful search. The particular wording used therein ("and/or") left it entirely open which of the two alternatives claimed should be searched. Hence, it was plausible that a meaningful search could not be made.

Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/caselaw/2019/e/clr_iv_b_4_1_3_c.htm

Date retrieved: 17 May 2021