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Rule 100.  Definitions. Unless otherwise specified, the following terms shall have the meaning provided in this Rule:  

(a) “Bureau” means the Bureau of Patents of the Office;  

(b) “Director” means the Director of the Bureau of Patents;  

(c) “Director General” means the Head of the Intellectual Property Office;  

(d) “Examiner” means any officer or employee of the Bureau of Patents authorized to examine applications. The title or official designation of such officer or employee may change as the structure of the Office may be set;  

(e) “IP Code” means Republic Act No. 8293 otherwise known as the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines;  

(f) “IPO Gazette” means the Intellectual Property Office’s own publication where all matters required to be published under the IP Code shall be published;  

(g) “Office” means the Intellectual Property Office; and  

(h) “Regulations” means this set of rules and regulations and such Rules of Practice as may be formulated by the Director of Patents and approved by the Director General.