Under the EPC it is possible to withdraw a patent application, opposition or appeal. Decision J 19/82 (OJ 1984, 6) ruled that partial withdrawal is also possible. The consequences of such a withdrawal for pending appeal proceedings are considered below.
Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/caselaw/2019/e/clr_v_a_6.htm
Date retrieved: 17 May 2021