After opening the oral proceedings any person conducting them will introduce the parties present. They will have the particulars of the persons taking part in the proceedings recorded and will establish in what capacity they are present. Details of these steps and any consequences thereof will be recorded in the minutes (see E‑III, 10).
Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelines/e/e_iii_8_3_2.htm
Date retrieved: 17 May 2021