Rules of Procedure of the Unified Patent Court (RoP)

Rule 150

Separate proceedings for cost order

1. A cost order may be the subject of separate proceedings following a decision on the merits and, if applicable, a decision for the determination of damages. The cost order shall cover costs incurred in the proceedings by the Court such as costs for simultaneous interpretation and costs incurred pursuant to Rules 180.3, 188, 201 and 202 and, subject to the Rules 152 to 156, the costs of the successful party.

2. The Court may order an interim award of costs to the successful party in the decision on the merits or in a decision for the determination of damages, subject to any conditions that the Court may decide.

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Status: 15th draft of 31st May 2013