GL A III 10.1 General remark

Every application for a patent must contain an abstract. The effect of non-compliance with this requirement is dealt with in A‑III, 16.[Art. 78(1)(e); Art. 90(3); Rule 57(d); ]

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Date retrieved: 17 May 2021

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EPC Articles

X A.78 EPC Requirements of a European patent application

X A.90 EPC Examination on filing and examination as to formal requirements

EPC Implementing Rules

X R.57 EPC Examination as to formal requirements

EPO Guidelines - A Formalities Examination

X GL A Overview

X GL A III 10 Abstract

X GL A III 16 Correction of deficiencies