Priority

Question 1

In what situations can partial priority occur and what are the key G decisions?

Answer 1

1) Explicitly named alternatives - G2/98
2) Generic “OR” claims with conceptual split - G1/15

Question 2

Is it permitted to “mosaic” priority documents?

1) FR: discloses embodiment A
2) DE: discloses embodiment B
3) EP (A+B) and wants to claim P from both FR and DE

Answer 2

No
If neither FR or DE disclose the combination of A and B, a claim to that combination A+B will be only entitled to FD of EP - G2/98