Can the appearance patent infringement court not invite a lawyer to hold a hearing?

In civil litigation, it is the right of the parties to hire a lawyer. The parties can hire a lawyer according to the actual situation, and it is up to the parties to decide whether to hire a lawyer.

Relevant laws and regulations: People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Procedure Law.

Article 58 A party or legal representative may entrust one or two persons as agents ad litem.

The following persons may be entrusted as agents ad litem:

(1) Lawyers and grassroots legal service workers;

(2) Close relatives or staff members of the parties concerned;

(three) citizens recommended by the community, units and relevant social groups where the parties are located.