tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post8069099570715751518..comments2024-03-29T12:23:31.959+00:00Comments on The IPKat: EPO: English version of notice concerning communications under amended Rule 161 EPCVerónica RodrÃguez Arguijohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05763207846940036921noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-2501098636718498192010-07-16T22:19:18.080+01:002010-07-16T22:19:18.080+01:00I am still puzzled: if the text of the law is clea...I am still puzzled: if the text of the law is clear, can the administration take a deviating position by means of some creative interpretation? I would believe that applicants are well advised to file any divisional applications within 2 years from the Rule 161 Communication.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-36025152633964823342010-07-16T20:00:04.410+01:002010-07-16T20:00:04.410+01:00Anyone for fudge?...
"5. In deviation from t...Anyone for fudge?...<br /><br />"5. In deviation from the procedure set out in points 3 and 4, if the WO-ISA or IPER was issued before 1 April 2010, the applicant may receive EPO Form 1226A <b><i>even if the WO-ISA or IPER was positive</i></b>... <br />...In these transitional cases, applicants may consequently receive EPO Form 1226A, which appears to require them to respond to a positive WO-ISA or IPER, when in fact no loss of rights will occur if the applicant does not react."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com