The Association ITEA is established under the Finnish law. The ITEA Bylaws, accepted by the Founding Board of ITEA in their meeting 10 July 2010 in Valencia, have been reviewed and confirmed by the Office of Patents and Registration in Finland. A full version of the bylaws here.

The bylaws cover the following topics:

Chapter 1 General

1. Name and Domicile of the Association
2. Purpose of the Association
3. Activities of the Association
4. Language of the Association

Chapter 2 Membership

5. Members
6. Membership Fee
7. Joining the Association
8. Resignation from the Association
9. Member Rights

Chapter 3 Decision-Making by Members

10. Meetings of the Association
11. Attending Meetings through Internet
12. Voting Rules
13. Convening Meetings and Voting
14. Minutes of Meetings and Voting

Chapter 4 Administration

15. Executive Committee
16. Duties of Executive Committee and Its Members
17. Nominating Committee
18. Audit

Chapter 5 Final Provisions

19. Amendment of Rules of the Association
20. Dissolution of the Association
21. Laws of Reference