3. If the deficiencies concern the requirements, including the payment of fees, as referred to in Article 45(2)(a), (b) and (c) and the applicant complies with the Office's request within the prescribed period, the Office shall accord as the date of filing the date on which the application was originally filed.
3. Si les irrégularités portent sur les conditions visées à l'article 45, paragraphe 2, points a), b) et c), y compris le paiement des taxes, et si le demandeur se conforme à l'invitation de l'Office dans le délai prescrit, celui-ci accorde comme date de dépôt la date initiale de dépôt de la demande.