CHAPTER 4

ADMINISTRATIVE COOPERATION

Cooperation in the area of trade mark registration and administration
Article 51
The offices shall be free to cooperate effectively with each other and with the European Union Intellectual Property Office in order to promote convergence of practices and tools in relation to the examination and registration of trade marks.

Cooperation in other areas
Article 52
The offices shall be free to cooperate effectively with each other and with the European Union Intellectual Property Office in all areas of their activities other than those referred to in Article 51 which are of relevance for the protection of trade marks in the Union.