Article 8

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1. The patent application shall contain a description of the invention with the necessary drawings referred to therein and one or more claims defining the protection applied for.

 

2. The description must disclose the invention in a manner sufficiently clear and complete for it to be carried out by a person skilled in the art.

 

3. The extent of the protection conferred by the patent shall be determined by the terms of the claims. Nevertheless, the description and drawings shall be used to interpret the claims.