5.4 In limitation proceedings

Limitation is not an opportunity to re-examine the whole patent; only the amended claims are to be examined with regard to Art. 84 and Art. 123(2) and Art. 123(3), i.e. what needs to be considered is whether the requested amendments introduce a deficiency within the meaning of those provisions. Claims as granted or as maintained are not examined anew.

5.4.1 Art. 84