Tag: EPC1973
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The EPO has removed the Ancillary Regulations EPC1973 from their web site. As I pointed out, many of the references have been superseded, so probably the EPO feels that making old references available is confusing for users. They suggest accessing the references via the on-line EPC and OJEPO’s, but that is rather time-consuming if you…
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EPC1973 Guidelines, especially for prior rights Unfortunately, the latest version of the EPC2000 guidelines does not contain all relevant infromation about the old law. Although the law as of 31 Dec 2009 will be tested in EQE2010, this does include any older provisions which continue to apply for applications which could be pending on that…
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Ancillary Regulations Unfortunately, according to the EPO, this book will not be updated before EQE 2010. In my earlier post, there was a slight mistake – although you may want to consult the old book online, you will need to print it out (or order it) and update it your self to take to the…
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So building on the REE list, we get the following EQE library: Legal texts in force on 31 Dec 2009 (probably in your reference books, but check they have all the protocols etc). This also includes provisions (and their transitional provisions) which have changed (such as on 1 April 2009), which may apply to EP…
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Recently, the EPO published a decision of the Examination Board here. Under the new REE, the Examination Board were given the power to decide books and reference materials that candidates are allowed to use in the exam. They have basically decided not to restrict it, but this doesn’t make life easier. Candidates have to decide…