Rule 57 - Initial examination of competence and representation

In any proceedings before the Court of First Instance, the Deputy-Registrar shall verify as soon as practicable if:
(a) one or more of the patent applications, patents or supplementary protection certificates concerned is the subject of an opt-out. In the event of an opt-out, the Deputy-Registrar shall as soon as practicable inform the claimant and the judge concerned; (Ref.: Art. 83(3) and (4) UPCA, R. 5, 16(1), 260(1) RoP)
(b) in the case of an Application for provisional or protective measures, a corresponding Protective letter has been recorded in the register. Where a Protective letter has been registered, the Deputy-Registrar shall forward it to the judge concerned, as well as to the applicant; (Ref.: R. 207(5)(d), 207(7), 208 RoP)
(c) an action concerning the same patent or patents have been initiated before another division. In such cases, the Deputy-Registrar shall as soon as practicable inform the presiding judges of the panels concerned; (Ref.: 260(2) RoP)
(d) the applicant’s representative has filed a certificate under Rule 286 of the Rules of Procedure. (Ref.: Art. 48 UPCA, R. 8, 286 RoP)