Rule 96

Lex specialis for the oral procedure (ex parte procedure)

Rules of Procedure

Part 1 – Procedures before the Court of First Instance

Chapter 1 – Written procedure

Section 6 – Action against decisions of the European Patent Office in carrying out the tasks referred to in article 9 of regulation (eu) no 1257/2012


Rule 96 – Lex specialis for the oral procedure (ex parte procedure)
  1. Rules 110.3, 111, 115 and 118.6 shall apply to the oral hearing and to the decision of the Court.
  2. If an oral hearing is not convened, the panel shall decide in accordance with Rule 117.

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Rule 85 – Stages of the proceedings (ex parte proceedings)