ARTICLE 15 - Eligibility criteria for the appointment of judges
1. The Court shall comprise both legally qualified judges and technically qualified judges. Judges shall ensure the highest standards of competence and shall have proven experience in the field of patent litigation.
2. Legally qualified judges shall possess the qualifications required for appointment to judicial offices in a Contracting Member State.
3. Technically qualified judges shall have a university degree and proven expertise in a field of technology. They shall also have proven knowledge of civil law and procedure relevant in patent litigation.
ARTICLE 15 - Eligibility criteria for the appointment of judges
1. The Court shall comprise both legally qualified judges and technically qualified judges. Judges shall ensure the highest standards of competence and shall have proven experience in the field of patent litigation.
2. Legally qualified judges shall possess the qualifications required for appointment to judicial offices in a Contracting Member State.
3. Technically qualified judges shall have a university degree and proven expertise in a field of technology. They shall also have proven knowledge of civil law and procedure relevant in patent litigation.