https://new.epo.org/en/node/apvii.html European Patent Convention Close Submenu Breadcrumb Home European Patent Convention (EPC 1973) – Table of Contents European Patent Convention Part VII Print Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email PART VII – COMMON PROVISIONS Chapter I – Common provisions governing procedure Chapter II – Information to the public or official authorities Chapter III – Representation PART VIICOMMON PROVISIONS 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. Chapter I – Common provisions governing procedure Chapter II – Information to the public or official authorities Chapter III – Representation Next Previous Show modifications Cross-reference list EPC 1973EPC 2000Art. VII Art. VII