(1) If several persons are involved in the proceedings on the appeal on points of law, the notice of appeal and the statement of grounds of appeal are to be served on the other parties and they are to be invited to make any statements in writing to the Federal Court of Justice within a specific time limit following service. The date on which the appeal on points of law was filed is to be communicated when the notice of appeal is served. The appellant is, as a rule, to submit the required number of certified copies together with the notice of appeal or the statement of grounds of appeal.
(2) If the President of the German Patent and Trade Mark Office is not involved in proceedings on an appeal on points of law, section 76 applies accordingly.