J 0011/88 (Postal strike) of 30.8.1988

European Case Law Identifier: ECLI:EP:BA:1988:J001188.19880830
Date of decision: 30 August 1988
Case number: J 0011/88
Application number: 84306417.1
IPC class: H01S 3/06
Language of proceedings: EN
Distribution: A
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Decision text in EN (PDF, 401 KB)
Documentation of the appeal procedure can be found in the Register
Bibliographic information is available in: EN
Versions: OJ | Published
Title of application: -
Applicant name: Leland Stanford
Opponent name: -
Board: 3.1.01
Headnote: 1. Whether or not an interruption in the delivery of mail or subsequent dislocation qualifies as a "general interruption" within the meaning of Rule 85(2) EPC is a question of fact which has to be decided upon the basis of any credible information available. In case of doubt, the EPO should make official enquiries of its own motion, in application of Article 114(1) EPC.
2. Rule 85(2) EPC is so drafted ("shall extend") that if a "general interruption" occurs, any time limit which expires within the period of interruption or dislocation is extended by operation of law. .
Relevant legal provisions:
European Patent Convention 1973 R 85(2)
European Patent Convention 1973 Art 114(1)
Keywords: Extension of time limits - general interruption in delivery of mail
Evidence provided by the parties - official enquiries
Catchwords:

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Cited decisions:
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Citing decisions:
J 0001/93
J 0005/98
J 0014/03
J 0012/05
J 0013/05
J 0010/20

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Date retrieved: 17 May 2021

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