Rules of Procedure of the Unified Patent Court (RoP)

Rule 177

The Court may of its own motion order that a witness be heard in person or
- (a) where a written witness statement is challenged by the other party or
  (b) on an application for the hearing of a witness in person [Rule 176 ].
An order of the Court summoning a witness to the oral hearing shall in particular indicate
- (a) the name, address and description of the witness,
  (b) the date and place of the oral hearing,
  (c) an indication of the facts of the action about which the witness is to be examined,
  (d) information about the reimbursement of expenses incurred by the witness,
  (e) information about the sanctions which may be imposed on a defaulting witness [Rule 179).
  (f) a statement as to whether the witness will be questioned by the Court and the parties

Status: 15th draft of 31st May 2013