The EPLAW announced in its October newsletter that the 18th Draft Rules of Procedure will be adopted today (19th October) and published thereafter. Rule 5 (opt-out provision), Rule 8 (identification of proprietor) and Rule 14 (language of procedure) have apparently been substantially amended compared to the 17th Draft of Procedure… Furthermore, according to the EPLAW, if this draft may face a few re-numbering of its Rules, it will very likely be the final version of the UPC Rules of Procedure.
So watch this space as we will post the 18th and final Draft Rules of Procedure as soon as the UPC releases it!