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The Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation

Under the European Patent Convention, there are two organs of the European Patent Organisation: the Administrative Council and the European Patent Office. The Council acts as the Office's supervisory body and is composed of the representatives of the EPO member states.

Composition

Chair, Deputy Chair, participants, observers and secretary.

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Representatives

The representatives of the member states of the European Patent Organisation on the Council.

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Rules of procedure

The Rules of Procedure of the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation.

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Board of Auditors

Composition, rules of procedure and audit opinion.

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Secretariat

Responsibilities and contact details.

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Council bodies

B28
Boards of Appeal Committee
Budget and Finance Committee
Committee on Patent Law
Select Committee
Technical and Operational Support Committee

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