GL B X 9.2.2 Documents defining the state of the art and not prejudicing novelty or inventive step

Where a document cited in the European search report represents state of the art not prejudicial to the novelty or inventive step of the claimed invention, it is indicated by the letter "A" (see, however, B‑III, 1.1).

Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelines/e/b_x_9_2_2.htm

Date retrieved: 17 May 2021

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EPO Guidelines - B Search

X GL B Purpose of Part B

X GL B II 2 Objective of the search

X GL B III 1.1 Opinions in relation to the search report

X GL B IV 2.3 Carrying out the search; types of documents

X GL B IV 2.5 Closest prior art and its effects on the search

X GL B X 9.2 Categories of documents (X, Y, P, A, D, etc.)

X GL B X 9.2.3 Documents which refer to a non-written disclosure

X GL B X 9.2.4 Intermediate documents

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X GL-PCT B X 9.2.2 Documents defining the state of the art and not prejudicing novelty or inventive step

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