The EPO is considering options for more flexibility in the patent examination process and is inviting all interested parties to provide their views in an online survey.
If you have an opinion on whether there should be an option for delayed examination at the EPO now is your time to let them know. Whilst the survey is focused on delayed examination, it also invites other suggestions for giving applicants greater control over the examination process.
The EPO is now inviting all stakeholders to provide their views on the introduction of a postponed examination scheme in the European patent grant procedure, and on other possible measures to increase flexibility in the examination process.