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art_33__para_5

5. Following an examination of the admissibility of the appeal, the Boards of Appeal shall decide on its merits. The Boards of Appeal shall either exercise any power within the competence of the Geographical Indications Division responsible for the contested decision, or remit the case to that Geographical Indications Division. The Boards of Appeal may, on their own initiative or upon a written, reasoned request of a party, consult the Advisory Board. The Office shall offer alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation services as referred to in Article 170 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001, with a view to assisting the parties to reach a friendly settlement.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-10-12 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.