Article 159

Competence

For taking decisions in connection with the procedures laid down in this Regulation, the following shall be competent:

• (a) examiners;
• (b) Opposition Divisions;
• (c) a department in charge of the Register;
• (d) Cancellation Divisions;
• (e) Boards of Appeal;
• (f) any other unit or person appointed by the Executive Director to that effect.