Jakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos P/S explains the findings of a recent decision by the EPO Board of Appeal, which permits the introduction of new facts and evidence in proceedings
Under the exceptional circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the EPO has postponed all oral proceedings in opposition scheduled for the rest of the year. Only oral proceedings already scheduled to take place by videoconference or to be held by videoconference with the parties' consent will take place this year. Oral proceedings in examination are still being held by videoconference whilst oral proceedings in appeal in principle still take place as scheduled.
