Article 56

1. In proceedings before the Office, notifications to be made by the Office shall be in accordance with Article 94(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 and shall consist in the transmission of the document to be notified to the parties concerned. Transmission may be effected by providing electronic access to that document.

2. Notifications shall be made by one of the following means:

(a) electronic means pursuant to Article 57;

(b) post or courier pursuant to Article 58;

(c) public notification pursuant to Article 59.

3. Where the addressee has indicated contact details for communicating with the addressee through electronic means, the Office shall have the choice between those means and notification by post or courier.