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  2. European Patent Convention (EPC 1973) – Table of Contents
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PART VII – COMMON PROVISIONS

Chapter I – Common provisions governing procedure
Chapter II – Information to the public or official authorities
Chapter III – Representation

PART VII
COMMON 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
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