As part of the activities mentioned in articles R. 6133-22 and R. 6133-23, the General Meeting may authorise the grouping, on a subsidiary basis and in compliance with its corporate purpose, to register and use patents and to exploit its research activities.
Profits from the use of patents and the development of research activities are distributed in accordance with article R. 6133-5 and articles R. 611-13 and R. 611-14-1 of the French Intellectual Property Code. Any deficits generated by these activities are not enforceable against the health insurance scheme.