1. Interpretation of the European patent convention; 2. Appeals; 3. The contents of a European patent application; 4. First instance procedure examination and opposition; 5. Amendment of the specification; 6. Procedural remedies; 7. Patentable subject-matter; 8. Priority; 9. Novelty; 10. Inventive step; 11. The extent of protection; 12. The community patent convention.