From steve.probert@patent.gov.uk  Fri Nov  3 11:58:57 2000
Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2000 11:58:57 +0000
From: Steve Probert steve.probert@patent.gov.uk
Subject: [Patents] swedish discussions?

>It isn't particularly helpful for us if these discussions are organised by
>patent offices.

>We should organise something ourselves, perhaps together with the
>governments.

In the UK, the Patent Office is part of the Government.  In particular, it is that part of the Government that has been charged, by Government Ministers, with the responsibility for conducting this consultation exercise.

Steve Probert
The Patent Office, UK


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 




