The procedures for dealing with cases which lack unity and where in addition a meaningful search is not possible are dealt with in GL/PCT‑EPO B‑VIII, 3.6.[Rule 13; Art. 17(2)(a)(ii); Art. 17(3)(a); ]
Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelinespct/e/b_vii_8.htm
Date retrieved: 17 May 2021