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Question 1

A European divisional application is filed on 15 May 2026. At the time of filing, the third and fourth renewal fees for the parent application have already become due. Under Rule 51(3) EPC, within what time limit must these renewal fees be paid for the divisional application?

Within four months of the filing date of the divisional application. Within six months of the filing date of the divisional application, with a 50% surcharge. On the next standard due date for renewal fees of the parent application. Within two months of the publication of the search report of the divisional application.

Correct Answer:

Within four months of the filing date of the divisional application.

Question 2

A European patent application is filed on 10 April 2026. The applicant wishes to claim priority from an earlier national application filed on 10 April 2025. However, 10 April 2026 is a public holiday in Munich. When is the last day to file the European application and successfully claim priority?

The application must have been filed by 9 April 2026 to avoid priority loss. The application can be filed on the next working day, 13 April 2026, and the priority claim is valid under Rule 134(1) EPC. The application must be filed on 10 April 2026 electronically, as digital filing is unaffected by public holidays. The priority period cannot be extended under Rule 134(1) EPC; hence, priority is irrevocably lost.

Correct Answer:

The application can be filed on the next working day, 13 April 2026, and the priority claim is valid under Rule 134(1) EPC.

Question 3

A renewal fee for a European patent application is due on 31 March 2026. The applicant fails to pay it. Under Rule 51(2) EPC, what is the deadline to pay the renewal fee with an additional 50% surcharge?

Within six months of the end of the month in which the renewal fee was due (i.e. by 30 September 2026). Within two months of the notification of a communication of loss of rights. Within six months of the due date (i.e. by 30 September 2026) or within two months of notification of the search report, whichever is later. The renewal fee cannot be paid late; the application is deemed withdrawn on 31 March 2026.

Correct Answer:

Within six months of the end of the month in which the renewal fee was due (i.e. by 30 September 2026).

Question 4

According to Rule 50(3) EPC, if a document filed with the EPO is not signed, the EPO shall invite the party concerned to sign it within a time limit. What happens if the document is signed and returned within that time limit?

The document retains its original date of receipt. The date of receipt is changed to the date the signed document was received. The document is deemed not to have been received. A fine is levied, but the document is processed.

Correct Answer:

The document retains its original date of receipt.

Question 5

An applicant fails to reply to an Article 94(3) EPC communication within the 4-month period set by the Examining Division. What is the immediate legal consequence under Article 94(2) EPC?

The application is rejected by the Examining Division. The application is deemed to be withdrawn. A late payment fee is automatically charged to the applicant's account. The application is suspended for a period of six months.

Correct Answer:

The application is deemed to be withdrawn.

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