by Daniel X. Thomas
A publication on the home page of the EPO of 15.06.2022 deals with op by ViCo
https://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2022/20220615.html
It was made clear that “oral proceedings before examining divisions will as a rule continue to be held by VICO“.
In this communication it has been added that “if there are serious reasons against holding them by VICO.
by Daniel X. Thomas
The applicant appealed the refusal and requested that OP to be held by ViCo.
In a letter received on 01.04.2022 the applicant/appellant referred to the Covid-19 infection rates in the United Kingdom and in Munich and requested that the OP be held as a ViCo.
In a communication dated 11.04.2022 the board noted that there seemed to no longer be any official limitations or impairments affecting the appellant’s ability to attend oral proceedings in person.