Having regard to Articles 10(2)(i) and 134(7) EPC,

Having regard to the growing number of requests for exemption from require- ments for entry on the list of professional representatives, and to the need to simplify the decision-making process involved,

Has decided as follows:

Article 1

The powers of the President of the European Patent Office to grant exemp- tion under Article 134(7) EPC shall be delegated to the Vice-President in charge of Directorate-General 5.

Article 2

This decision shall apply to all exemption requests, including any still pending, as from the date of its entry into force.

Article 3

This decision shall enter into force on 1 December 2011.

Done at Munich, 1 December 2011

Benot BATTISTELLI President

References: ar10; ar134;