Change of language of the proceedings from French to English (language of the patent) (R. 323 RoP). Preliminary objection concerning the language of the Statement of claim (R. 19.1(c) RoP) only possible based on Article 49(1) (2) UPCA. In contrast, R. 323 permits a change in the language of the proceedings as initially selected by the Claimant, as provided under Art. 49 (4) UPCA based “on grounds of convenience and fairness” which are invoked by the Applicants in the present case.
As expressly agreed by ArcelorMittal in its written comments on the Application, the language of the proceedings will be changed to the language in which the patent at issue was granted – namely English.
Statement of claim to be translated by claimant. Parties to agree on a list of the annexes that should be provided in English
