Key takeaways
Representation (Art. 48(1) or (2) UPCA)
A UPC representative with extensive administrative and financial
powers within a legal entity cannot validly represent that entity
before the UPC.
The representative must be sufficiently independent to ensure
fair representation in patent law matters.
Remediable defect (Rule 361 RoP)
Lack of valid representation renders pleadings void but is a
remediable defect.
The Court grants a period of 30 days to appoint a new
representative to remedy the defect.
Suspension of deadlines
Procedural deadlines are suspended during the period granted for
appointing a new representative.
Division
Central Division Paris
UPC number
