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New R.126(2) EPC and the 7-day rule
Paper D, Pre-exam, Refresher Zsofia Pintz Paper D, Pre-exam, Refresher Zsofia Pintz

New R.126(2) EPC and the 7-day rule

Most people are happy that we don't have to use the 10-day rule anymore. However, do you know how the new R.126(2) EPC works? Is the 7-day rule easier to deal with?

You might have heard that the new R.126(2) is similar to the time limit calculation in PCT. But this information only helps if you know how time limit calculation works in PCT. :)

So, here is your refresher about the 7-day rule.

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