25The case-law shows that there is continuity, in terms of their functions, between the examiner and the Boards of Appeal (Case T-163/98 Procter & Gambie v OHIM (BABY-DRY) [1999] ECR II-2383, paragraphs 38 to 44; Case T-63/01 Procter & Gamble v OHIM (Soap bar shape) [2002] ECR II-5255, paragraph 21). That case-law may also be applied appropriately to the relationship between the other departments of the Office deciding on the application at first instance, such as the Opposition Divisions, Cancellation Divisions, and the Boards of Appeal.
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