Intellectual Property

Requesting a hearing

Depending on the type of hearing necessary, you may need to agree a suitable date with others before we can set the final agreed date. We will make all other specific arrangements for your particular hearing with you and anybody else involved.

Interlocutory Hearings (also called procedural hearings)

You file:

  • extension of time requests, security of costs, amendment requests, consolidation requests, cross examination requests and so on

We send:

  • a preliminary view allowing you to request a hearing if you disagree with the view

You write:

  • to us and request a hearing within 7 days of the date of the preliminary view and copy in the other party

If at least one side wants a hearing:

Main hearing (also called the substantive hearing)

Once all evidence is filed we offer a choice of decision, either:

  • by way of an oral hearing or,
  • from the papers on file.

The parties have:

  • 4 weeks to request an oral hearing from the date of their letter, or
  • 6 weeks to provide written submissions to allow us to write the decision from the papers already filed.

If one side requests a main hearing then we will appoint a time and date.

If both side need a hearing:

Hearings are usually held at our London Office through a video conference link to Newport where the hearing officer is located. Occasionally, we can hold them elsewhere if both parties request it. The parties are also welcome to attend hearings in Newport.

How much do they cost?

We do not charge for hearings, but see our cost of proceedings becuase there may be cost implications following the hearing.

What happens next?

We will write to all parties concerned to confirm the hearing details once your request is in order.