CLR IV C 5.1.5 Filing of new dependent or independent claims

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The principles for dealing with amendments to opposed patents developed by the boards of appeal (see chapter IV.C.5.1.1 above) also apply to the filing of additional dependent or independent claims in opposition or subsequent appeal proceedings.

a) Filing new dependent claims (sub-claims)

b) Filing new independent claims

Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/caselaw/2019/e/clr_iv_c_5_1_5.htm

Date retrieved: 17 May 2021