1. Who can file an opposition before the EPO?
Opposition to a European patent may be lodged by anyone other than the proprietor (
G 9/93
). This is a specific feature of opposition proceedings, in that it is not necessary to demonstrate a particular interest; conversely, in nullity actions before the French national courts, the applicant for nullity must demonstrate an interest in acting (see Bringing down a patent that is in the way
If an opponent has neither...
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