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CLR II E 1.4.4.C Decisions criticising the three-point test

CLR II E 1.4.4.B Mere aid in assessing the allowability of amendments

CLR II E 1.4.4.A Decisions setting out and applying the test

CLR II E 1.4.4 The essentiality or three-point test

a) Decisions setting out and applying the test

b) Mere aid in assessing the allowability of amendments

c) Decisions criticising the three-point test

CLR II E 1.4.3 Omission of a feature presented as essential

CLR II E 1.4.2 Basis in the application as originally filed – gold standard

The requirement of Art. 123(2) EPC as applied to the claims means that it is only permissible to delete features from an independent claim if there is a clear and unambiguous basis for a claim lacking these features in the application as originally filed (T 1726/06, referring to T 66/85, OJ 1989, 167).

CLR II E 1.4.1 Broadening of claim – permissible within the limits of the original disclosure

CLR II E 1.4 Removal or replacement of features from a claim

1.4.1 Broadening of claim – permissible within the limits of the original disclosure

1.4.2 Basis in the application as originally filed – gold standard

1.4.3 Omission of a feature presented as essential

CLR II E 1.3.9 Claim interpretation when assessing compliance with Article 123(2) EPC

CLR II E 1.3.8 Non-technical subject-matter

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