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CLR IV B 2.4.1 Invitation to correct deficiencies and to propose amendments (Rule 71(1) EPC)

The applicant's response to the search opinion required by R. 70a EPC (or filed voluntarily in response to search opinions not requiring a response) will be taken into account by the examining division when drafting the first communication (Guidelines C‑II, 3.1 – November 2018 version).

CLR IV B 2.4 Communications under Rule 71(1) and (2) EPC

2.4.1 Invitation to correct deficiencies and to propose amendments (Rule 71(1) EPC)

2.4.2 Content of Rule 71(2) EPC communication

CLR IV B 2.3 Consolidation of proceedings

CLR IV B 2.2 One invention to be the subject of examination

CLR IV B 2.1 Beginning of "substantive examination"

CLR IV B 2 The first stage of substantive examination

2.1. Beginning of "substantive examination"

2.2. One invention to be the subject of examination

2.3. Consolidation of proceedings

CLR IV B 1.2.2 The invitation to confirm early request for examination (R. 70(2) EPC)

CLR IV B 1.2.1 General issues

CLR IV B 1.2 Request for examination (Rule 70 EPC)

1.2.1 General issues

1.2.2 The invitation to confirm early request for examination (R. 70(2) EPC)

CLR IV B 1.1 Amendments made by the applicant of his own volition under Rule 137(2) EPC

R. 137(2) EPC states: "Together with any comments, corrections or amendments made in response to communications by the European Patent Office under R. 70a (1) or (2) EPC, or R. 161(1) EPC, the applicant may amend the description, claims and drawings of his own volition".