PEB Policies and Procedures
The Patent Examination Board (PEB) is a committee of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) and can only exist and operate as such. The PEB acts independently of CIPA’s Council and is fully and separately accountable for its plan of work and activities.
- The PEB comprises a Governance Board (GB) and an Examination Committee (EC). The EC reports to the GB.
- The PEB has an Head of Qualifications responsible for management of the operation of the PEB. The Head of Qualifications reports to the Chair of the GB.
- The PEB appoints Chief, Principal and Marking Examiners with expertise in the examined subjects as may be required for the PEB to satisfactorily administer the requisite patent examinations.
- Changes or alterations to the provisions hereof shall not become effective until approved by the Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg), in consultation with CIPA.
