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ARTICLE · 13 JANUARY 2026

How To Deal With Added Matter Objections (2025) (Video)

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When wanting to argue in support of novelty and inventive step, added matter objections can be challenging and frustrating obstacles.

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When wanting to argue in support of novelty and inventive step, added matter objections can be challenging and frustrating obstacles. But with careful planning, these obstacles can be overcome. So let's see how a strategic approach can make the difference between success and failure.

Added matter objections are raised when the EPO Examiner believes that the content of a European patent application has been amended to include subject matter which was not directly and unambiguously disclosed in the original application as filed.

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