| EPC | EPC 1973 |
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| R. 165 | - |
Part IX – Implementing Regulations to Part X of the Convention
Rule 165
The Euro-PCT application as conflicting application under Article 54, paragraph 3
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16th edition: this version presents the text in force on 1 July 2020. |
A Euro-PCT application shall be considered as comprised in the state of the art under Article 54, paragraph 3, if in addition to the conditions laid down in Article 153, paragraph 3 or Article 153, paragraph 4, the filing fee under Rule 159, paragraph 1(c) has been paid.