Chapter VI – Procedure for the examination of the opposition
8. Request to adjourn opposition proceedings
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A revised version of this publication entered into force. |
If a party requests adjournment of opposition proceedings for the sole reason of pending appeal or opposition proceedings of a patent family member (e.g. a parent application), the request will not be granted. The party will receive a communication from the opposition division indicating the reasons for its intention not to grant the request. This communication does not constitute an appealable decision under Art. 106(1) or Art. 106(2).
If oral proceedings take place and the request is maintained, the opposition division will address it at oral proceedings, giving the parties an opportunity to comment. After the oral discussion on adjournment, the opposition division will take a decision on the request.