3. Taking of evidence

Mirroring the holding of oral proceedings by videoconference, R. 117 and 118 EPC were amended with effect from 1 January 2021 to allow for means of taking evidence by videoconference (see OJ 2020, A132).

Art. 117 EPC entitled "Means and taking of evidence" is applicable before all EPO departments, including the Receiving Section, examining divisions, opposition divisions, the Legal Division and the boards of appeal.