0
Months
European Patent Granted
9
Months
Opposition Filed
10
Months
EPO Invites Proprietor to Respond
14
Months
Proprietor Files Response
17
Months
EPO Issues Summons and Preliminary Opinion
19-25
Months
Deadline for Making Final Written Submissions
20-27
Months
Oral Proceedings and Verbal Decision
24-33
Months
Written Decision Issued
