= Rules of Procedure of the Unified Patent Court (RoP) =

== Rule 249 ==

=== Definition of criminal offence ===

A criminal offence shall only be considered to have occurred if it is finally held to be such an offence by a competent court or authority. A conviction is not necessary. 

== Notes ==

[Rule 105 EPC]

'''Status:''' [[UPCA_RoP_15th_Draft|15th draft of 31st May 2013]]