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Preliminary notes<br />
Legal notices<br />
© European Patent Office (<strong>EPO</strong>), 2000<br />
epoline is a registered word and device mark of the European Patent Organisation and may not be<br />
copied.<br />
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Intended audience<br />
This guide is intended for users of the European Patent Office (<strong>EPO</strong>) <strong>PatXML</strong> system. Only<br />
authorised clients registered with the <strong>EPO</strong> may access the system.<br />
The information presented here may change over time as services develop.<br />
Prerequisite knowledge<br />
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Contacts and help<br />
For more information, visit the European Patent Office web site at: www.epo.org. If you experience<br />
difficulties in using the product, contact:<br />
<strong>EPO</strong> Customer Services<br />
European Patent Office<br />
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The Netherlands<br />
Tel.: + 31 70 340 4500<br />
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