5.2. Grounds for objection under Article 24(3) EPC
5.2.1 Expressions of opinions on legal issues
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In T 241/98 of 22 March 1999 date: 1999-03-22 the board of appeal observed that forming an opinion is one of the most important tasks of a board. Issuing a preliminary opinion is to be seen within this context and therefore cannot be regarded as partial (see also in this chapter III.J.6.2.2).