3. On what basis can an objection be lodged?
The grounds for opposition are listed exhaustively at article L. 613-23-1 du CPI . Thus, opposition can only be based on one or more of the following grounds.
The subject matter of the patent is not new, does not involve an inventive step and/or is not susceptible of industrial application ( article L. 611-10-1 and L. 611-11 , L. 611-14...
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Bibliography
INPI, Patent and utility certificate guidelines, Book III, Post-grant procedures
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CPI Book VI, legislative and regulatory sections
Arrêté du 6 mars 2020 relatif aux redevances de procédures de l’INPI
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