2. Inspection of files
2.4 Confidentiality of the request
Correspondence in proceedings relating to the inspection of files conducted between the EPO and the person requesting the inspection is included in the non-public part of the file. The EPO does not provide the applicant with any information about the proceedings relating to the inspection of files (see A‑XI, 2.3(iv) but also A‑XI, 2.5, third paragraph).