| EPC | EPC 1973 |
|---|---|
| R. 54 | R. 38a |
Chapter IV – Priority
Rule 5483
Issuing priority documents
On request, the European Patent Office shall issue to the applicant a certified copy of the European patent application (priority document), under the conditions determined by the President of the European Patent Office, including the form of the priority document and the circumstances under which an administrative fee shall be paid.
83See notice from the EPO of 14.01.2020 (OJ EPO 2020, A7).