| EPC | EPC 1973 |
|---|---|
| R. 165 | - |
Part IX – Implementing Regulations to Part X of the Convention
Rule 165208
The Euro-PCT application as conflicting application under Article 54, paragraph 3
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.
208See notice from the EPO of 21.06.2021 on the information published in the European Patent Bulletin concerning Euro-PCT applications fulfilling the requirements of Rule 165 EPC and comprised in the state of the art under Article 54(3) EPC (OJ EPO 2021, A51).