In addition to the summons, participants will receive an email confirming the date, time and the videoconference contact details to be used to establish the connection (in the form of a link or by other suitable means) and containing any further appropriate information, including on the organisation of the videoconference.
Participants are responsible and bear the costs for their own connection to the internet and any technical facilities at their end. They must ensure that their videoconferencing equipment meets the technical requirements specified in the communication containing the technical instructions. Participants are encouraged to perform a test call well before the oral proceedings take place.
Further information on the technology, procedure and etiquette for conducting oral proceedings by videoconference is available on the EPO website.
Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelines/e/e_iii_11_2.htm
Date retrieved: 17 May 2021