Chapter II – European search report
Rule 6278
Extended European search report
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16th edition: this version presents the text in force on 1 July 2020. |
(1) The European search report shall be accompanied by an opinion on whether the application and the invention to which it relates seem to meet the requirements of this Convention, unless a communication under Rule 71, paragraph 1 or Rule 71, paragraph 3, can be issued.
(2) The opinion under paragraph 1 shall not be published together with the search report.
78Inserted by decision of the Administrative Council of 09.12.2004 (OJ EPO 2005, 5), entered into force on 01.07.2005.