The Boards of Appeal may request the opinion of experts from the Member States concerned, in particular with a view to clarifying the national legislation concerned, during the initial examination phase of the procedure.
Féadfaidh na Boird Achomhairc a iarraidh ar shaineolaithe ó na Ballstáit lena mbaineann a dtuairimí a thabhairt, go háirithe d'fhonn an reachtaíocht lena mbaineann a shoiléiriú, le linn na chéad chéime den scrúdú ar an nós imeachta.