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The European Patent Convention

 
 
Table of Contents - The European Patent Convention
Implementing Regulations to the Convention on the Grant of European Patents
Part VII Implementing Regulations to Part VII of the Convention
Chapter III Oral proceedings and taking of evidence
Rule 119 Examination of evidence before the European Patent Office
Rule 119
Examination of evidence before the European Patent Office 
Art. 117, 131
R. 4, 117-124, 150
(1)
The Examining Division, Opposition Division or Board of Appeal may commission one of its members to examine the evidence adduced. 
(2)
Before a party, witness or expert may be heard, he shall be informed that the European Patent Office may request the competent court in the country of residence of the person concerned to re-examine his testimony under oath or in an equally binding form. 
(3)
The parties may attend an investigation and may put relevant questions to the testifying party, witness or expert. 
References
Art. 117, 131
R. 4, 117-124, 150
 
Cross-reference list
EPC EPC 1973
R. 119Art. 117(2); R. 72(3), (4)