What are the costs of an unsuccessful EPO applicant who has not acted in a frivolous or vexatious manner?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from Krisco v Terin, 2018 ABQB 533 (CanLII):
The authorities indicate that costs should not be awarded against an unsuccessful EPO applicant who has not acted in a frivolous or vexatious manner: Lenz v. Sculporeanu 2016 ABCA 111 (CanLII).
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