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1. In order to carry out the activities referred to in Article 2(2), the Office shall at least once per year invite to meetings of the Observatory representatives from public administrations, bodies and organisations in the Member States dealing with intellectual property rights and representatives from the private sector, for the purpose of their participation in the Office’s work under this Regulation.

2. Private-sector representatives invited to meetings of the Observatory shall include a broad, representative and balanced range of Union and national bodies representing the different economic sectors, including the creative industries, most concerned by or most experienced in the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights. Consumer organisations, small and medium-sized enterprises, authors and other creators shall be properly represented.

3. The Office shall invite each Member State to send at least one representative from its public administration to meetings of the Observatory. In that context, Member States shall ensure continuity in the Observatory’s work.

4. The meetings referred to in paragraph 1 may be complemented by working groups within the Observatory made up of representatives from Member States and representatives from the private sector.

5. Where appropriate, and in addition to the meetings referred to in paragraph 1, the Office shall organise meetings consisting of:

(a) representatives from the public administrations, bodies and organisations in the Member States; or (b) private-sector representatives.

6. Members or other representatives of the European Parliament and representatives from the Commission shall be invited to any of the meetings covered by this Article, either as participants or observers, as appropriate.

7. The names of the representatives attending, the agenda and the minutes of the meetings referred to in this Article shall be published on the Office’s website.