25 November 2022PatentsMuireann Bolger

EPO backs permanent move to video hearings

Oral proceedings to take place by online except “in certain circumstances” | COVID-19 cited as a catalyst for change | CIPA hails move as positive, while others lambast “disgraceful” decision.

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