This seminar, co-hosted with the European Patent Institute, covers various aspects of appeal proceedings including admissibility of the appeal. You will learn about drafting written submissions, oral proceedings, accelerations, reformation in peius, submission to the first instance, petition for review and reimbursement of the appeal fee.

Central topics

• Introduction to and admissibility of appeal
• Case law
• Various aspects of Opposition proceedings
• Decision in appeal

During the day there will be a detailed discussion regarding the admittance of new appeal submissions. There will be a general discussion of the 2020 Rules of Procedure and implications of opposition proceedings. You will also get an in-depth presentation of the case law developed under these provisions as regards the admittance of claim request, facts, evidence, objections and arguments.

The seminar is held in English and registration is open until 17 March 2023.

For whom?

This in-person only event is intended for patent attorneys, heads and members of patent and legal departments and attorneys at law.

By participating at this seminar, members of Advokatforeningen (Norwegian Bar Association) can credit hours for continuing education. Read more about the rules and register your hours at the Advokatforening website.