5. Understand the timing of the publication

The publication of a patent application is a key moment in the procedure, both for the applicant and for third parties. The effects of publication require us to consider the date on which it takes place, and the possibilities open to the applicant to influence this date.

5.1 The effects of publication

Publication of the patent application makes its content accessible to the public, notably on the EPO database ( Espacenet ). The technical teaching of the application is thus revealed, in particular to the applicant's competitors. Publication also gives third parties the opportunity to submit written observations on the patentability of the invention (...

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