President decides future format of oral proceedings in opposition
As the pilot project for oral proceedings in opposition by video conference (VICO) draws to a close, the European Patent Office President António Campinos has decided that VICOs should become the default format of oral proceedings in opposition from 1 January 2023. Only under certain circumstances, and when the opposition division permits it, will oral proceedings in opposition be conducted in person.
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