(1) Where it is deemed necessary for the hearing of a case after taking into consideration the impact on industries and other factors, the presiding judge may have public organizations and other expert witnesses submit written opinions on the case at trial.
(2) A State agency or local government may submit a written opinion on a case at trial to the Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board with respect to matters of public interest.
(3) With respect to a written opinion submitted by an expert witness under paragraph (1) or (2), the presiding judge shall provide the parties with an opportunity to state their opinions thereon orally or in writing.
(4) Matters necessary for the submission of written opinions by expert witnesses under paragraph (1) or (2), such as the selection of expert witnesses, associated expenses, and matters to be observed, shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.[This Article Newly Inserted on Sep. 14, 2023]