Section F‑II, 4.1, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.

The items making up the request do not normally concern the examiner, with the exception of the title. Rule 5.1(a) stipulates that the description "shall first state the title of the invention as appearing in the request".[Rules 4.3; 5.1(a); ]

The title must be short and precise.

The content of the abstract is transmitted to the applicant together with the search report (Form PCT/ISA/210, Box IV) (see GL/PCT‑EPO B‑X, 7(i)).[Art. 18(2); Rule 44.2; ]

Section F‑II, 2.4, in the Guidelines for Examination in the EPO applies mutatis mutandis.

The abstract is initially supplied by the applicant subject to the exception provided for under Rule 38.2. The examiner conducting the main international search has the task of determining its definitive content, which will normally be published with the application. In doing this, he should consider the abstract in relation to the application as filed.