Rule 60

(1) Minutes of oral proceedings or the taking of evidence shall be drawn up, containing:
(a) the date of the proceedings;
(b) the names of the competent officials of the Office, the parties, their representatives, and of the witnesses and experts who are present;
(c) the applications and requests made by the parties;
(d) the means of giving or obtaining evidence;
(e) where applicable, the orders or the decision issued by the Office.

(2) The minutes shall become part of the file of the relevant Community trade mark application or registration. The parties shall be provided with a copy of the minutes.

(3) Where witnesses, experts or parties are heard in accordance with Article 76(1)(a) or (d) of the Regulation or Rule 59(2), their statements shall be recorded.