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Mrz 15, 2024 (Newsletter Issue 3/24)
EUIPO
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Revised Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal


The revised Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal (BoA RoP) entered into force on 1 March 2024. The amendments primarily aim to ensure an alignment of the terminology used throughout the document, effectively mirroring the current Regulations in force.

Noteworthy is also the enhanced clarity in articulating the competences assigned to different actors within the Boards of Appeal. In terms of substantive modifications, the most significant changes concern the calculation and extension of time limits (Article 3 BoA RoP), procedures for suspensions (Article 44 BoA RoP), as well as provisions concerning alternative dispute resolutionat the appeal stage (Articles 33 to 34 BoA RoP).

A new revision cycle was established for the BoA RoP in the BoA Action Plan 2021-2026, involving a structured dialogue with the internal and external stakeholders. Following the first revision cycle and internal and external consultations, the updated BoA RoP were adopted by the BoA Presidium on 12 December 2023 by Presidium Decision 2023-22. This project aims to streamline the BoA RoP and make them more practical, comprehensive, and user-friendly in order to enhance the transparency, accountability, and the overall quality of services provided by the BoA.

The revised BoA RoP are available here.

Source: www.euipo.europa.eu