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Chapter I – Procedure where the applicant is not entitled

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Rule 16 – Procedure under Article 61, paragraph 1

Rule 14 – Stay of proceedings
Rule 15 – Limitation on withdrawals
Rule 16 – Procedure under Article 61, paragraph 1
Rule 17 – Filing of a new European patent application by the entitled person
Rule 18 – Partial transfer of the right to the European patent

Rule 16
Procedure under Article 61, paragraph 1

Part II – Implementing Regulations to Part II of the Convention
Chapter I – Procedure where the applicant is not entitled

(1) A person entitled to the grant of a European patent may only avail himself of the remedies under Article 61, paragraph 1, if:

(a) he does so no later than three months after the decision recognising his entitlement has become final, and 

(b) the European patent has not yet been granted. 

(2) Such remedies shall only apply in respect of Contracting States designated in the European patent application in which the decision has been taken or recognised or must be recognised on the basis of the Protocol on Recognition. 

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    R. 17, 60, 78, 136, 143, 147
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    R. 16Art. 61(1)
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