UPC Court Dress
Jane Lambert The robes to be worn by the judges of the Court of First Instance and Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court are quite fetching. Photos of those robes are to be found in the Annexes to the Presidium Decision of the Dress Code of the Unified Patent Court of 4 April 2023 which came into force yesterday, Art 1 of the Decision requires judges of the Court of First Instance to wear a gown as shown and described in Annex I, It is a black and blue garment that extends halfway to the lower leg. The outer fabric of the gown is made from black, 100% ultra-fine Merino virgin wool. The trim on the sleeves and lapels is dark blue and made from 100% fine cotton velvet. There is contrasting piping between the trim and outer fabric in dark blue. The sleeves and back are pleated. The chest and back are lined with paisley royal blue. A note that is not absolutely clear refers to "buttons below a concealed button placket," Gentlemen are expected to wear a white shirt a