From steve.probert@patent.gov.uk  Wed Nov 15 10:10:25 2000
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 10:10:25 +0000
From: Steve Probert steve.probert@patent.gov.uk
Subject: [Patents] re. consultation and conference

>I do not quite agree with Steve Probert - I thought the rule was as
>follows:

Bernard is most likely quite correct.  The mechanics of the system are, as you have seen, very complex.  But the point I was seeking to make was that it will require more than just a simple majority to defeat the amendment.  I wasn't sure which was the two thirds (14) and which was the three quarters (15).  As the difference was only one vote, it seemed easier and simpler to err on the side of safety.  My apologies for any (undue) confusion.

Steve Probert
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             




