J 0016/96 (Association of representatives) of 14.07.1997

European Case Law Identifier: ECLI:EP:BA:1997:J001696.19970714
Date of decision: 14 July 1997
Case number: J 0016/96
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Language of proceedings: German
Distribution: Published in the EPO's Official Journal (A)
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Board: 3.1.01
Headnote: An association of representatives within the meaning of Rule 101(9) EPC may also consist of professional representatives who are not in private practice.
Relevant legal provisions: European Patent Convention Art 133 1973 European Patent Convention Art 134 1973 European Patent Convention Art 23(3) 1973 European Patent Convention Art 33(1)(b) 1973 European Patent Convention R 101 1973 European Patent Convention R 101(9) 1973Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969) Art 31(1)Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969) Art 31(3)(a)Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969) Art 31(4)
Keywords: Change of party in ex parte appeal proceedings - allowable if serves useful function
Association of representatives - also for representatives not in private practice
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Cited cases: G 0001/83
Citing cases: G 0002/06 G 0003/19 J 0002/01 J 0008/10 T 0656/98 T 0439/22

ORDER

For these reasons it is decided that:

1. The decision of the Legal Division is set aside.

2. The association of the professional representatives A, B and C under the name Company Patent Department X, c/o Company X, Address, is acknowledged.

3. The case is remitted to the department of first instance with the order to enter the association referred to in point 2 in the Register of European Patents.