If the international filing date has not yet been accorded, the wrong element or part will be replaced with the correct one and the international filing date will be the date on which the requirements under Art. 11(1) are fulfilled, taking into account the correct element or part only. The EPO as receiving Office follows the procedure outlined in AI, section 310.[R. 20.5bis(b); ]
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Date retrieved: 17 May 2021
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XGL-PCT A II 6.1 Correct element or part not furnished for the purpose of incorporation by reference