CLR III R 2.1.1.B No different apportionment of costs ordered – no disadvantage

In T 28/91 three documents which had already been submitted to the opposition division were re-submitted at a later stage in the appeal proceedings. The board ruled that the late submission was not disadvantageous as no new arguments had been introduced, and therefore no additional work had been necessary (see also T 133/06).

CLR III Q 3.3 Effect of withdrawal on opposition appeal proceedings

The discretionary nature of an opposition division's decision whether or not to continue the proceedings pursuant to R. 84(2) EPC has to be distinguished from the much more narrow framework within which the boards of appeal decide on the effect of a withdrawal of an opposition. The effect of a withdrawal on the opposition appeal proceedings depends on whether or not the opponent is the sole appellant.

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