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European Patent Convention (EPC 1973)

A revised version of the European Patent Convention entered into force on 13 December 2007. The provisions of the revised Convention apply unless the transitional provisions provide for the applicability of the EPC 1973.
EUROPEAN PATENT CONVENTION 1973 - Table of Contents
CONVENTION Preface Implementing Regulations
PART I - GENERAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS PREAMBLE PART II - SUBSTANTIVE PATENT LAW
Chapter IV - The Administrative Council Chapter III - The European Patent Office Chapter V - Financial provisions
Article 32 - Staff, premises and equipment Article 31 - Languages of the Administrative Council Article 33 - Competence of the Administrative Council in certain cases


Article 32

Staff, premises and equipment


The European Patent Office shall place at the disposal of the Administrative Council and any body established by it such staff, premises and equipment as may be necessary for the performance of their duties.



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