5.1 Continuation in the case of surrender or lapse of the patent 5.2 Continuation on the death or legal incapacity of the opponent 5.3 Continuation after the opposition has been withdrawn Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelines/e/d_vii_5.htmDate retrieved: 17 May 20216 references found. Click X to load a reference inside the current page, click on the title to open in a new page.EPO Guidelines - D Opposition and Limitation/Revocation ProceduresXGL D The meaning of opposition Loading...XGL D VII – Details and special features of the proceedings Loading...XGL D VII 5.1 Continuation in the case of surrender or lapse of the patent Loading...XGL D VII 5.2 Continuation on the death or legal incapacity of the opponent Loading...XGL D VII 5.3 Continuation after the opposition has been withdrawn Loading...XGL D VIII 2.5 Decision on closure of the opposition proceedings Loading...