Chapter III – Publication of the European patent application
Rule 6784
Technical preparations for publication
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16th edition: this version presents the text in force on 1 July 2020. |
(1) The President of the European Patent Office shall determine when the technical preparations for publication of the European patent application are deemed to have been completed.
(2) The application shall not be published if it has been finally refused or withdrawn or is deemed to be withdrawn before the termination of the technical preparations for publication.
84See decision of the President of the EPO, Special edition No. 3, OJ EPO 2007, D.1.