CLR IV B 5.4 Criteria for consent to amendments under R. 137(5) EPC

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The question concerning the criteria to be used for the proper application of R. 137(5) EPC has been dealt with in various decisions of the boards of appeal.

5.4.1 Amendment not affecting the notion of unity of invention

5.4.2 Amendments filed to meet an objection

Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/caselaw/2019/e/clr_iv_b_5_4.htm

Date retrieved: 17 May 2021