[F1Claim for infringement and challenge [F2to] validityE+W
63.9—(1) In a claim for infringement or an application in which the validity of a patent or registered design is challenged, the statement of case must contain particulars as set out in the practice direction.
(2) In a claim for infringement, the period for service of the defence or Part 20 claim is 42 days after service of the claim form.]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 63 inserted (1.4.2003) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2002 (S.I. 2002/3219), rule 1, Sch.
F2Word in rule 63.9 heading substituted (1.4.2004) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 5) Rules 2003 (S.I. 2003/3361), rules 1(c), 16