2.5.2.5.3.1 Document Discusses the Same, or a Similar, Problem

Date Published

Note: The information in this part only applies to standard patent applications with an examination request filed before 15 April 2013.  For standard patent applications with an examination request filed on or after 15 April 2013, the requirement that the prior art information be ascertained, understood and regarded as relevant by the person skilled in the art does not apply.

A clear reason why the person skilled in the art would consider the document relevant for solving the problem is where the document discusses the same or a similar problem.