Source: EURLEX
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| 2.12.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 305/1 |

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CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE POSTS OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF APPEAL OF THE COMMUNITY PLANT VARIETY OFFICE

(2005/C 305 A/01)

DESCRIPTION OF THE OFFICE AND ITS BOARD OF APPEAL

The Community Plant Variety Office, hereinafter called ‘the Office’, was established by Council Regulation (EC) No 2100/94 of 27 July 1995 on Community plant variety rights ([OJ L 227, 1.9.1994, p. 1](./../../../legal-content/EN/AUTO/?uri=OJ:L:1994:227:TOC)).

The purpose of the Office, a body with legal personality which has legal, administrative and financial autonomy, is to administer the Community system of plant variety rights, a specific type of industrial property rights for new plant varieties. In particular, the Office has to take decisions on applications for the grant of such rights, which guarantee uniform protection throughout the Community. The Office is based in Angers, France.

A Board of Appeal was established by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1239/95 ([OJ L 121, 1.6.1995, p. 37](./../../../legal-content/EN/AUTO/?uri=OJ:L:1995:121:TOC)) and is responsible for deciding on appeals against decisions of the Office, concerning, inter alia, the grant or refusal of Community plant variety rights, on objections, on the nullity or cancellation of Community plant variety rights, or on the grant or refusal of compulsory licences.

The Board of Appeal consists of a Chairman and two other members, but may call up to two further members.

DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

The member (M/F) selected shall exercise the powers conferred on the Board of Appeal, in particular those of the Rapporteur, if he/she is appointed to such post.

APPOINTMENT

The qualified members (M/F), other than the Chairman and his alternate, shall be included in a list established for five years by the Office's Administrative Council, on a proposal from the Office.

The members of the Board of Appeal are independent. In making their decisions, they are not bound by any instructions. They may not perform any other duties in the Office.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The member (M/F) may continue his/her professional activities.

The member (M/F) will be chosen from the list by the Chairman of the Board of Appeal, as and when necessary, so that the Board consists of the three or five members required, as the case may be.

The member (M/F) chosen will perform his/her duties in the Office on a part-time basis. He/she must be available at least 10 days per calendar year.

By decision of the Administrative Council of 26 March 2003, the remuneration of the member appointed as Rapporteur is fixed at EUR 1 600 per case and that of the other member or members at EUR 800 per case. The sum of EUR 400 per member should be added to cover travel time to and from Angers.

QUALIFICATIONS

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| — | the candidate (M/F) must be a citizen of the European Union, |

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| — | the candidate (M/F) must have a thorough knowledge of one of the Community languages and a satisfactory knowledge of one other Community language. A good knowledge of English would be an advantage, |

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| — | the candidate (M/F) must also:   |  |  | | --- | --- | | — | either be legally qualified and have proven experience in the field of intellectual property, in particular in the field of plant variety rights, |  |  |  | | --- | --- | | — | or be a qualified botanist or agronomist with proven experience in the field. Familiarity with the UPOV guidelines and DUS technical examinations would be an advantage, |  |  |  | | --- | --- | | — | have professional experience of an appropriate duration; five years’ professional experience or more would be an additional asset. | |

APPLICATIONS

Applications, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (of which a translation into English, where applicable, would be appreciated), should be sent by 15 January 2006 at the latest (date as postmark) to the following address:

Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO)
Secretariat of the Board of Appeal
BP 62141
FR–49021 Angers Cedex 02

Further information may be obtained from the same address by fax (33) 241 25 64 10 or by e-mail (doreau@cpvo.eu.int).

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