# The European Patent Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 1978, Note: Explanatory note


This Order confers privileges and immunities on the European Patent Organisation, representatives of its members, officers of the European Patent Office and experts. These privileges and immunities are conferred in accordance with the Convention on the Grant of European Patents, and the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities annexed to it (Cmnd. 5656) signed by the United Kingdom on 5th October 1973.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1978/179/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/european-patent-organisation-immunities-and-privileges-order-1978/note
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