Case Law
Rule 181: Experts of the parties

Court of First Instance - Paris (FR) Central Division - Seat, Order dated 26/12/2024, Advanced Bionics AG, Advanced Bionics Sarl v. MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte Gmb (Case/ Registry number: ACT_576555/2023
ACT_15513/2024, ORD_598503/2023)
Example of decision on whether the invetor of the patent at suit can be examined as a witness or expert: "*** was not allowed to be heard in person as expert or as witness. The Court considers that as inventor of the patent at issue he may have a direct interest in the outcome of the case and therefore does not meet the requirements of Rule 181 (1) (a) and (b) ‘RoP’ for impartiality, objectivity and independence."