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Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI)

The DEI Committee shall promote the values of diversity, equity and inclusion and support implementation of the D&I Policy as adopted by Council.

In particular, the DEI Committee shall assist the President, Presidium, Board, Council, Auditors and Committees, including the Disciplinary Committee, in DEI-related aspects within the profession.

The DEI Committee shall provide information to epi members in connection with the D&I Policy.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee shall have a maximum of twelve full members. To ensure equitable geographic participation and cultural diversity, no more than two full members may come from the same constituency.

Terms of Reference of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee


Primary contact in the epi Secretariat: Sadia Liebig

Committee Members
Country Name
BG Sirakova Olga Rousseva
CH Cogniat Eric
DE Honecker Monika Gabriele
Mohr Christian A.
FI Sahlin Jonna Elisabeth
Vattulainen Erkkilä Anniina (Vice-Chair)
FR Nevant Marc (Chair)
GB Gray John
Sardharwala Fatema Elyasali
GR Kosti Vasiliki
MC Thach Tum
PL Malewska Ewa (Secretary)