The European Patent Convention; a commentary

This work is the definitive guide to the European Patent Convention. The article-by-article commentary on the European Patent convention and associated law is written from a practitioner's viewpoint. Included in the commentaries are the Rules of the Implementing Regulations and the Articles of the Rules relating to Fees. The appendix contains further relevant legislation. The authors are also looking ahead to the Revision EPC 2000 and PCT 2004. The commentary on the legislation and regulations of the European Patent Convention is written from a practitioner's viewpoint. Included in the commentaries are the rules of the implementation directive and articles about the fees directive. The appendix contains further practice relevant legislation. The text of the European Patent Convention and associated legislation is current to the 11th official version of the EPC, July 2002 - An article-by-article guide to the European Pantent Convention in the English language. - By leading specialist taking into account the latest legal developments - The authoritative commentary on the European patent Convention with a strong international reputation. - Legislation and case law up to 2003.