Chapter I – Introduction
1. Overview
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This Part A of the Guidelines deals with the following:
(i)the requirements and procedure relevant to the examination as to formalities of European patent applications (chapters A‑II to A-VI);
(ii)formalities matters of a more general nature which can arise during the application procedure or the post-grant stage (chapters A‑VII and A-VIII),
(iii)the presentation and execution of drawings and figurative representations accompanying a European patent application (chapter A‑IX);
(iv)fee questions (chapter A‑X);
(v)inspection of files, communication of information contained in files, consultation of the Register of European Patents and issuance of certified copies (chapter A‑XI).