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The European Patent Convention

 
 
Table of Contents - The European Patent Convention
Convention on the Grant of European Patents (European Patent Convention)
Part VII Common provisions
Chapter I Common provisions governing procedure
Article 117 Means and taking of evidence
Article 117[125], [126]
Means and taking of evidence 
R. 4, 117-124, 150
(1)
In proceedings before the European Patent Office the means of giving or obtaining evidence shall include the following: 
(a)
hearing the parties; 
(b)
requests for information; 
(c)
production of documents; 
(d)
hearing witnesses; 
(e)
opinions by experts; 
(f)
inspection; 
(g)
sworn statements in writing. 
(2)
The procedure for taking such evidence shall be laid down in the Implementing Regulations. 
 
[125] Amended by the Act revising the European Patent Convention of 29.11.2000.
[126] See decisions/opinions of the Enlarged Board of Appeal G 3/89, G 11/91, G 4/95 (Annex I).
References
R. 4, 117-124, 150