EPO looking for new legally qualified members of the Boards of Appeal
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The blurb from the announcement reads:
"The European Patent Office (EPO) is the second-largest intergovernmental organisation in Europe, employing almost 7 000 staff from over 30 countries. The EPO strives to support innovation and promote a knowledge-based society in Europe. Its mission is to secure the highest quality standards in patenting.
The persons appointed will be legally qualified members of the boards of appeal of the EPO, which under the European Patent Convention have final-instance jurisdiction with respect to European patents.The closing date for applications is 30 March 2018.
A member of the boards of appeal performs duties of a judicial nature fully independently, not bound by any instructions and in compliance only with the provisions of the European Patent Convention (Article 23(3) EPC).
Main duties
- Participation in all written and oral procedural stages of proceedings of the Legal Board and the technical boards of appeal
- As rapporteur: making proposals for communications to the parties, preparing draft decisions and oral proceedings, including all related tasks, and, where necessary, taking evidence
- After gaining experience in the duties of a legally qualified member of the boards of appeal, helping to train new board members and assistants
- Taking part in the meetings of the Legal Board"
