“request” means, unless the context otherwise requires, a request for an opinion under section 74A M1;

“requester” means the person who makes that request;

“patent in suit” means the patent to which that request relates;

“patent holder” means the proprietor of that patent and any exclusive licensee of the patent; and

“relevant proceedings” means proceedings (whether pending or concluded) before the comptroller, the court or the European Patent Office.