International preliminary examination before the EPO: four scenarios 4.2.020For ease of understanding, the procedure before the EPO as IPEA can be summarised in four scenarios: First case: The EPO acted as ISA and made no objections Second case: The EPO acted as ISA and made objections Third case: The EPO did not act as ISA and the EPO as IPEA has no objections Fourth case: The EPO did not act as ISA and the EPO as IPEA has objections Source: http://www.epo.org/applying/international/guide-for-applicants/html/e/ga_c4_2_6.htmlDate 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 Guide for Applicants, part II Int.XGA INDEX "Euro-PCT Guide":Loading...EPO Guide for Applicants, part II Int. - C The EPO as ISA and SISAXGA C4.2 4.2Loading...XGA C4.2.6.2 4.2.6.2Loading...XGA C4.2.6.3 4.2.6.3Loading...XGA C4.2.6.4 4.2.6.4Loading...XGA C4.2.6.5 4.2.6.5Loading...