https://new.epo.org/en/node/apv.html European Patent Convention Close Submenu Breadcrumb Home European Patent Convention (EPC 1973) – Table of Contents European Patent Convention Part V Print Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email PART V – OPPOSITION PROCEDURE Article 99 – Opposition Article 100 – Grounds for opposition Article 101 – Examination of the opposition Article 102 – Revocation or maintenance of the European patent Article 103 – Publication of a new specification of the European patent Article 104 – Costs Article 105 – Intervention of the assumed infringer PART VOPPOSITION PROCEDURE A revised version of the European Patent Convention entered into force on 13 December 2007. The provisions of the revised Convention apply unless the transitional provisions provide for the applicability of the EPC 1973. Article 99 – Opposition Article 100 – Grounds for opposition Article 101 – Examination of the opposition Article 102 – Revocation or maintenance of the European patent Article 103 – Publication of a new specification of the European patent Article 104 – Costs Article 105 – Intervention of the assumed infringer Next Previous Show modifications Cross-reference list EPC 1973EPC 2000Art. V Art. V
