3. Admissibility of requests
3.4. Admissibility of late-filed requests
On the late filing of requests for amendment in examination proceedings, see chapter IV.B.3.3.3 "Criteria for admitting amendments filed in reply to the Rule 71(3) EPC communication"; in opposition proceedings, see chapter IV.C.5.1.4 "Time frame for filing amendments"; and in appeal proceedings, see chapter V.A.4. "New submissions on appeal".