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For a subsequent European patent application to validly claim priority from an earlier application under the EPC, who must file the subsequent application?

Any person who files the subsequent application, regardless of relationship to the original applicant. The professional representative of the first applicant only. Only the actual inventor of the subject matter, even if the first application was filed by a company. The applicant of the first application or their successor in title.

Correct Answer:

The applicant of the first application or their successor in title.

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