Guidelines for Examination
PART E
CHAPTER IV TAKING AND CONSERVATION OF EVIDENCE
1. Taking of evidence by the departments of the EPO
1.10 Entitlements of witnesses and experts
1.10.2 Loss of earnings, fees
 

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PART E
CHAPTER IV TAKING AND CONSERVATION OF EVIDENCECHAPTER IV TAKING AND CONSERVATION OF EVIDENCE
1. Taking of evidence by the departments of the EPO1. Taking of evidence by the departments of the EPO
1.10 Entitlements of witnesses and experts1.10 Entitlements of witnesses and experts
  1.10.1 Expenses for travel and subsistence1.10.1 Expenses for travel and subsistence     1.10.3 Details of the entitlements of witnesses and experts1.10.3 Details of the entitlements of witnesses and experts  
 

1.10.2

Loss of earnings, fees

 

Witnesses entitled to reimbursement of travel and subsistence expenses are also entitled to appropriate compensation, by the EPO, for loss of earnings, and experts to fees from the EPO for their work (see IV, 1.10.3). These payments must be made to the witnesses and experts after they have fulfilled their duties or tasks.

 

Rule 74(3)