12555 04 add 1 lk mg dg c i en council of the european union brussels 20 september 2004 interinstitutional file 0203 cod pi 64 codec 1021 cover note from secretary general commission signed by ms patricia bugnot director date receipt 17 to mr javier solana high representative subject proposal for a directive parliament and amending 98 71 ec on legal protection designs extended impact assessment delegations will find attached staff working document sec 1097 ________________________ encl communities 14 9 com 582 final 2 table contents what problem is expected tackle 4 background existing legislation problems deficiencies inherent in status quo 5 3 peculiarities design spare