Visser's Annotated European Patent Convention 2022 Edition

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This commentary on the European Patent Convention is a bestseller in European patent law. The 2022 edition is the only regularly updated authoritative article-by-article commentary in English on the EPC, its implementing regulations, and related case law. It includes the complete text of the law, annotated with expert guidance on interpreting each paragraph. Since its first edition in 1994, it has equipped the European patent community with essential insights for successful practice before the European Patent Office. The EPO recommends this work as the top resource for preparing for the European qualifying examination. The latest edition incorporates significant updates, including the amended EPO Guidelines effective from March 1, 2022, a consolidated discussion on procedures for oral proceedings via videoconference, commentary on recent amendments to the Implementing Regulations, and recent board of appeal decisions. This edition is particularly suitable for candidates preparing for the EQE 2023, with a PDF supplement summarizing major legal changes from March 1, 2022, to October 31, 2022, available at the end of 2022.