CLR III B 2.7 The right to be heard in case of the non-attendance of oral proceedings

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The proceedings may continue without the duly summoned but non-attending party (R. 115(2) EPC, R. 71(2) EPC 1973). The case law of the boards demonstrates, however, that the non-attending party's right to be heard under Art. 113 EPC must not be ignored.

2.7.1 Facts and evidence put forward for the first time during oral proceedings in inter partes cases – G 4/92

2.7.2 Non-attendance at oral proceedings before the boards – case law on G 4/92

2.7.3 Non-attendance at oral proceedings before the boards – Article 15(3) RPBA 2007

Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/caselaw/2019/e/clr_iii_b_2_7.htm

Date retrieved: 17 May 2021