The examiner appointed to carry out the search and establish the written opinion normally works alone; at the discretion of the director, a prospective Examining Division can be appointed.[GL/ISPE 15.08; 15.09; ]
Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelinespct/e/b_i_2.htm
Date retrieved: 17 May 2021