ECJ considers scope of Article 16(4) of Brussels Convention | Practical Law

ECJ considers scope of Article 16(4) of Brussels Convention | Practical Law

The ECJ has ruled that Article 16(4) of the Brussels Convention applies to all proceedings which relate to the registration or validity of a patent, including those where the issue is raised by way of a plea in objection rather than by way of an action.

ECJ considers scope of Article 16(4) of Brussels Convention

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report 0-203-3862 (Approx. 4 pages)

ECJ considers scope of Article 16(4) of Brussels Convention

Law stated as at 13 Jul 2006 • European Union
The ECJ has ruled that Article 16(4) of the Brussels Convention applies to all proceedings which relate to the registration or validity of a patent, including those where the issue is raised by way of a plea in objection rather than by way of an action.