1. Examination by the EPO of its own motion 2. Late-filed submissions 3. Observations by third parties 4. External complaints Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelines/e/e_vi.htmDate retrieved: 17 May 20216 references found. Click X to load a reference inside the current page, click on the title to open in a new page.EPO Guidelines - E General Procedural MattersXGL E Communications Loading...XGL E VI 1 Examination by the EPO of its own motion Loading...XGL E VI 2 Late-filed submissions Loading...XGL E VI 3 Observations by third parties Loading...XGL E VI 4 External complaints Loading...EPO Guidelines - G PatentabilityXGL GL INDEX 2021 Loading...