Preamble

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The States parties to this Agreement,

In their capacity as Contracting States to the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (European Patent Convention) of 5 October 1973,

Reaffirming their desire to strengthen co-operation between the States of Europe in respect of the protection of inventions,

Having regard to Article 65 of the European Patent Convention,

Recognising the importance of the objective to reduce the costs relating to the translation of European patents,

Stressing the need for widespread adherence to that objective,

Determined to contribute effectively to such cost reduction,

Have agreed on the following provisions:

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