If the examining division gives its consent under Rule 137(3) to these amendments and/or the correction and considers them allowable without issuing a further communication under Art. 94(3), it issues a second communication under Rule 71(3) based on the amended/corrected text (see C‑V, 4.6), after which it then proceeds to the grant of the patent pursuant to Art. 97(1).[Rule 71(6); ]]
Where amendments or corrections are not admitted, or where they are admitted but not considered allowable, examination will be resumed (see C‑V, 4.7).[Rule 71a(2); ]
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Date retrieved: 17 May 2021