Thank you always for the useful inputs you are giving to the thread
@Switzer .
Maybe I can add something:
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(Definitions from the EPO official resources)
https://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/caselaw/2016/e/clr_iv_b_2_1.htm
Ok, so giving this, I understand that the patent seems not to have European validation yet; a special commission is now proceeding to grant it, as of now. This commission should be composed of expert in the fields of the applicant's patent.
I didn't know procedures were so long.
But I found another resource from EPO which gives a positive "vibe" in my opinion:
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This says that way before this "substantial examination" starts, a letter/communication is sent to the applicant. With the new laws, if the applicant withdraws before the examination starts, is refunded 100% of all costs. Now, since this examination started, it means that FIDIA did not withdraw