Law & practice
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European Patent Convention
The European Patent Convention provides an autonomous legal system for the granting of European patents via a single, harmonised procedure before the EPO.
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Official Journal
The Official Journal contains general notices and information issued by the EPO and its President, as well as other information relevant to the EPC or its implementation.
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Guidelines for examination
Covering the main aspects of the patent grant procedure: formalities, search, substantive examination, opposition and general procedural matters.
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National law relating to the EPC
A concise and reliable guide to the most important provisions and requirements of EPO contracting and extension states' national law as applicable to European patent applications and patents.
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Case Law of the Boards of Appeal
The book divides the case law into topics and illustrates each by short summaries of selected decisions.