From steve.probert@patent.gov.uk  Mon Oct 16 08:52:55 2000
Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 09:52:55 +0100
From: Steve Probert steve.probert@patent.gov.uk
Subject: [Patents] simple questions

>>> Bernard Lang <Bernard.Lang@inria.fr> 15/10/2000 09:40:37 >>>
>Given your words, I take it the UK will oppose the EPO proposal in
>november.

It is no secret that the UK voted against putting the EPO proposal to the November conference.  As far as I am aware, the UK position remains the same - that is, we should wait for the proposal from the European Commission before making any changes to the EPC or national laws.  That is the best way to ensure full and open consultation/debate.  Consequently it is my understanding that the UK will oppose the EPO proposal in November.

Steve Probert
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               




