A.59 EPC Multiple applicants A European patent application may also be filed either by joint applicants or by two or more applicants designating different Contracting States. [ Art. 118 R. 41 72 151 ] Read more about A.59 EPC Multiple applicants
A.58 EPC Entitlement to file a European patent application A European patent application may be filed by any natural or legal person, or any body equivalent to a legal person by virtue of the law governing it. Read more about A.58 EPC Entitlement to file a European patent application
A.57 EPC Industrial application An invention shall be considered as susceptible of industrial application if it can be made or used in any kind of industry, including agriculture. Read more about A.57 EPC Industrial application
A.54 EPC Novelty (1)An invention shall be considered to be new if it does not form part of the state of the art. Read more about A.54 EPC Novelty
A.53 EPC Exceptions to patentability European patents shall not be granted in respect of: Read more about A.53 EPC Exceptions to patentability
A.51 EPC Fees (1)The European Patent Office may levy fees for any official task or procedure carried out under this Convention. Read more about A.51 EPC Fees
