GL E III 8.5.1.2 Examination proceedings ( ex parte )

As no other party is affected, examining divisions may adopt a more liberal approach than opposition divisions. Therefore, examining divisions will consider allowing the presentation of a computer-generated slideshow even if the slides are not communicated in advance of the oral proceedings, provided that:
(a)the examining division feels able to deal with this late-filed material without unduly lengthening the proceedings. The same considerations as for other late-filed facts and evidence apply (see E‑III, 8.6);
(b)the submissions contribute to the resolution of the questions at issue.
The same considerations apply to oral proceedings before the Legal Division where they constitute ex parte proceedings.

Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelines/e/e_iii_8_5_1_2.htm

Date retrieved: 17 May 2021

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