#32026D01464Council Decision of 26 February 2026 extending the term of office of the chairperson of a Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office
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The Council of the European Union has decided to extend the term of office of Ms Nina KORJUS as chairperson of a Board of Appeal of the EUIPO. She was originally appointed in September 2021 for a five-year term ending on 31 December 2026. Following a positive performance evaluation submitted by the EUIPO Management Board in November 2025, her term is now extended for an additional five years. The extension begins on 1 January 2027 and will last until 31 December 2031 or until she reaches retirement age, whichever occurs first.
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Key Changes
- Extension of Ms Nina KORJUS's term as chairperson of an EUIPO Board of Appeal for five years
- New term starts on 1 January 2027 and ends on 31 December 2031 or at retirement age
- Decision based on positive performance evaluation submitted by EUIPO Management Board on 18 November 2025
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What this law requires
Recognize Ms Nina KORJUS's extended term of office as chairperson of a Board of Appeal of the EUIPO, effective 1 January 2027
Ensure Ms Nina KORJUS's term as chairperson ends on 31 December 2031 or upon reaching retirement age, whichever occurs first
Apply performance evaluation requirements to chairpersons of Boards of Appeal prior to any term extension decision, as demonstrated by the positive evaluation submitted by the EUIPO Management Board