Article 117 - Means and taking of evidence
(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.
Notes
- Amended by the Act revising the European Patent Convention of 29.11.2000.
- See decisions/opinions of the Enlarged Board of Appeal G 3/89, G 11/91, G 4/95 (Annex I).
Article 117 - Means and taking of evidence
(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.
Notes
- Amended by the Act revising the European Patent Convention of 29.11.2000.
- See decisions/opinions of the Enlarged Board of Appeal G 3/89, G 11/91, G 4/95 (Annex I).