Rule 5AApplication to remove an unauthorised application to opt out or unauthorised withdrawal of an opt-out

1. Without prejudice to the lodging of an Application to opt out or withdraw an opt-out in accordance with Rule 5, the proprietor of a European patent or the applicant for a published application for a European patent or holder of a supplementary protection certificate in relation to which an Application to opt out or withdraw the opt-out is entered in the register may lodge an Application to remove the entry of an unauthorised Application to opt out or withdrawal of the opt-out from the Registry setting out the reasons.

2. The Registrar shall mark the status of the Application to opt out or withdraw the opt-out entered in the register as subject to an Application for removal. The Registrar shall decide on the Application for removal as soon as practicable. If the final decision is to
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