https://new.epo.org/en/node/rpiv.html Implementing Regulations Close Submenu Breadcrumb Home European Patent Convention (EPC 1973) – Table of Contents Implementing Regulations Part IV Print Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email PART IV – IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS TO PART IV OF THE CONVENTION Chapter I – Examination by the Receiving Section Chapter II – European search report Chapter III – Publication of the European patent application Chapter IV – Examination by the Examining Division Chapter V – The European patent specification PART IVIMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS TO PART IV OF THE CONVENTION 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 – Examination by the Receiving Section Chapter II – European search report Chapter III – Publication of the European patent application Chapter IV – Examination by the Examining Division Chapter V – The European patent specification Next Previous Show modifications Cross-reference list EPC 1973EPC 2000Part IV Part IV