No oral proceedings in the Boards of Appeal until 15 May 2020
Considering the pandemic spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Boards of Appeal is forced to restrict its judicial activities.
Oral proceedings will not be held in the premises of the Boards of Appeal until 15 May 2020. Concerned parties will be contacted accordingly with a communication.
The Boards of Appeal will continue to issue written decisions, communications and summonses to oral proceedings.
The President of the Boards of Appeal will continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate measures as the situation evolves.
In view of the rapidly evolving situation with the novel Corona virus (COVID-19), all parties to oral proceedings scheduled to take place before the EPO Boards of Appeal are advised to regularly check the web section of the Boards of Appeal for updated information on access to the premises of the Boards of Appeal in Haar.