2. Despatch of a further written opinion (Form 408)
2.5 Request for a further written opinion
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Frequently applicants explicitly request a further written opinion (under Chapter II) if the examiner's opinion is still negative. If the applicant has not yet had a further opportunity to file amendments in Chapter II, this request must be granted (see GL/PCT‑EPO C‑IV, 2.2).
If the applicant has already had a further opportunity to file amendments, then as a rule the IPER is issued directly (see however also GL/PCT‑EPO C‑IV, 1).