1.4.1 Taking of a final decision 

If the opposition division is of the opinion that, taking into consideration the amendments made by the patent proprietor during the opposition proceedings, the patent and the invention to which it relates meet the requirements of the EPC, it will issue an interlocutory decision to maintain the European patent as amended.

The procedure specified in D‑VI, 7.2.1 to D-VI, 7.2.3 will precede the final decision.