Timeline
The time it takes to decide a patent case varies. The government's goal is that civil cases should take a maximum of seven months and most cases will also be settled within that time.
1. Application is submitted to the District Court
The court checks whether the application is complete.
2. District Court issues subpoena
The district court issues a subpoena and sends it to your counterparty, also referred to as the defendant in the case.
3. The counterparty responds
If the opposing party acknowledges what is requested in the writ of summons, it may be possible for the court to rule right now.
4. Preparation of the goal
During the preparation, the court shall clarify what the dispute is about and the parties may explain their point of content id.
5. Correspondence
Usually, part of the examination takes place in the form of an exchange of letters where the parties may submit documents supporting their respective claims and respond to the opposing party's claims.
7. The court holds the main hearing
The court consists of two legal judges and two technical members, such as the Patent Council.
8. The judgment is delivered
Once the judgment has been delivered, it is sent to the parties or their representatives.