1.10 Entitlements of witnesses and experts
1.10.2 Loss of earnings, fees
Witnesses entitled to reimbursement of travel and subsistence expenses are also entitled to appropriate compensation, by the EPO, for loss of earnings, and experts to fees from the EPO for their work (see E‑IV, 1.10.3). These payments must be made to the witnesses and experts after they have fulfilled their duties or tasks.