Patents Act 1977

[^c8021171]: S. 85 repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 303(2), Sch. 8

[^c8021181]: S. 88 repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), ss. 295, 305(3), Sch. 5 para. 23, Sch. 8

[^c8021191]: Ss. 89-89B substituted for s. 89 by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 295, Sch. 5 para. 25

[^c8021201]: Ss. 89-89B substituted for s. 89 by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 295, Sch. 5 para. 25

[^c8021211]: Ss. 89-89B substituted for s. 89 by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 295, Sch. 5 para. 25

[^c8021221]: Words repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1986 (c. 12), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. VI

[^c8021231]: 1975 c. 34.

[^c8021241]: 1911 c. 6.

[^c8021251]: Words substituted by S.I. 1979/1714 (N.I. 19), Sch. 1 para. 28

[^c8021261]: Words commencing “an extract registered” substituted (S.) for the words “a recorded decree arbitral” by Debtors (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 18, SIF 45:2), s. 108(1), Sch. 6 paras. 1, 20

[^c8021281]: S. 96 repealed (E.W.) by Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37), s. 152(4), Sch. 7

[^c8021291]: 1925 c. 49.

[^c8021301]: S. 97(2): from “and” onwards repealed (E.W.) by Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37), Sch. 7

[^c8021311]: 1925 c. 49.

[^c8021321]: Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1981/1670 arts. 2(2), 3(5)

[^c8021331]: Ss. 99A, 99B inserted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 295, Sch. 5 para. 26

[^c8021341]: Ss. 99A, 99B inserted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 295, Sch. 5 para. 26

[^c8021351]: S. 102, 102A substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 295, Sch. 5 para. 27

[^c8021371]: S. 102, 102A substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 295, Sch. 5 para. 27

[^c8021391]: S. 103 amended (E.W.) (1.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2684, arts. 2, 4, 5, Sch.1.

[^c8021401]: S. 103 does not extend to Scotland, the Channel Islands nor the Colonies.

[^c8021411]: S. 104 repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), ss. 303(2), Sch. 8

[^c8021421]: S. 105: the existing text is renumbered as s. 105(1) and the words “within the meaning of section 104 above” are repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), ss. 303(1), 303(2), Sch. 7 para. 21, Sch. 8

[^c8021431]: S. 105(2) inserted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 303(1), Sch. 7 para. 21

[^c8021441]: Words commencing “an extract registered” substituted (S.) for the words “a recorded decree arbitral” by Debtors (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 18, SIF 45:2), s. 108(1), Sch. 6 paras. 1, 20

[^c8021461]: Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289G and (N.I.) S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3), art. 5

[^c8021471]: Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289G and (N.I.) S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3), art. 5

[^c8021481]: S. 112 amended (3.1.1995) by 1994 c. 40, ss. 76, 82(2)(f), Sch. 16 para. 4

[^c8021491]: Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289G and (N.I.) S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3), art. 5

[^c8021501]: S. 114 repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 303(2), Sch. 8

[^c8021511]: S. 115 repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 303(2), Sch. 8

[^c8021521]: Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 295, Sch. 5 para. 28

[^c8021531]: S. 121 amended (31.10.1994) by 1994 c. 26, s. 71(1); S.I. 1994/2550, art. 2

[^c8021661]: S. 123 extended (10.12.1992) by S.I. 1992/3091, reg. 4(2) S. 123 extended (1.3.2002) by The Patents and Plant Variety Rights (Compulsory Licensing) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/247), reg. 20

[^c8021671]: S. 123(1) amended (2.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3091, reg. 4(1)

[^c8021681]: S. 123(2)-(7) applied (10.12.1992) by S.I 1992/3091, reg. 4(2)

[^c8021691]: S. 123(2)(k) repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 303(2), Sch. 8

[^c8021711]: Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1981/1670 arts. 2, 3(5)

[^c8021771]: S. 123(7) extended by Patents, Designs and Marks Act 1986 (c. 39, SIF 67A), s. 2(3), Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 1(2)(e)(iii) S. 123(7) amended (31.10.1994) by 1994 c. 26, s. 106(1), Sch. 4 para. 1(2); S.I. 1994/2550, art. 2

[^c8021791]: Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 303(1), Sch. 7 para. 22(a)

[^c8021801]: Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 303(1), Sch. 7 para. 22(b)

[^c8021811]: S. 124 applied (10.12.1992) by S.I. 1992/3091, reg. 4(2)

[^c21070941]: S. 124 applied (1.3.2002) by The Patents and Plant Variety Rights (Compulsory Licensing) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/247), reg. 20

[^c8021831]: S. 125A inserted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 295, Sch. 5 para. 30

[^c8021841]: Words in sidenote to s. 125A substituted (28.7.2000) by S.I. 2000/2037, reg. 6(2)

[^c8021851]: Words in s. 125A(1)(2)(a) substituted (28.7.2000) by S.I. 2000/2037, reg. 6(3)(4)

[^c8021871]: S. 126 repealed (28.7.2000 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 40 Pt. III Note 1 of the amending Act) by 2000 c. 17, s. 156, Sch. 40 Pt. III

[^c8021881]: The text of ss. 127(5), 132(6),(7); Sch. 1 para. 2(1),(2), 5, 7(1)(2), 8; Sch. 3; Sch. 5 paras 4, 5(1), (2), (3), 6; Sch. 6 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c8022031]: S. 130: definitions of “biological material” and “biotechnological invention” inserted (28.7.2000) by S.I. 2000/2037, reg. 7

[^c8022051]: Definition substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 303(1), Sch. 7 para. 23

[^c8022061]: Words added (retrospectively) by Armed Forces Act 1981 (c. 55, SIF 7:1), s. 22(1)(3)

[^c8022071]: 1949 c. 87.

[^c8022081]: Definition of “patent agent” repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 303(2), Sch. 8

[^c8022091]: Words substituted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 295, Sch. 5 para. 5

[^c8022101]: Words repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 303(2), Sch. 8

[^c8022111]: Words in s. 130(8) substituted (31.1.1997) by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(1), Sch. 3 para. 33 (with Pt. I); S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3

[^c8022141]: Words substituted by Companies Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 9, SIF 27), s. 30, Sch. 2

[^c8022151]: S. 131(e) repealed (31.1.1997) by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(2), Sch. 4 (with Pt. I); S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3

[^c8022161]: S. 131A inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1820, arts. 1(2)(3), 4, Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 58 (with saving in art. 5)

[^c8022221]: 1964 c. 29.

[^c8022231]: Words substituted by Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 (c. 23, SIF 86), Sch. 3 para. 39

[^c8022241]: Words in s. 132(4) substituted (15.2.1999) by 1998 c. 17, s. 50, Sch. 4 para. 14 (with Sch. 3 para. 5(1)): S.I. 1999/161, art. 2

[^c8022251]: Power of appointment conferred by s. 132(5) partly exercised by S.I. 1977/2090, 1978/586

[^c8022261]: The text of ss. 127(5), 132(6),(7); Sch. 1 para. 2(1),(2), 5, 7(1)(2), 8; Sch. 3; Sch. 5 paras 4, 5(1), (2), (3), 6; Sch. 6 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c8022291]: 1964 c. 14.

[^c8022281]: Sch. A1 inserted (28.7.2000) by S.I. 2000/2037, reg. 8(1), Sch. 1

[^c8022301]: Sch. A2 inserted (28.7.2000) by 2000/2037, reg. 8(2), Sch. 2

[^c8022311]: The text of ss. 127(5), 132(6),(7); Sch. 1 para. 2(1),(2), 5, 7(1)(2), 8; Sch. 3; Sch. 5 paras 4, 5(1), (2), (3), 6; Sch. 6 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c8022331]: Words inserted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 293

[^c8022341]: Sch. 1 para. 4A inserted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 293

[^c8022351]: Sch. 1 para. 4B inserted by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 294

[^c8022361]: The text of ss. 127(5), 132(6),(7); Sch. 1 para. 2(1),(2), 5, 7(1)(2), 8; Sch. 3; Sch. 5 paras 4, 5(1), (2), (3), 6; Sch. 6 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c8022371]: The text of ss. 127(5), 132(6),(7); Sch. 1 para. 2(1),(2), 5, 7(1)(2), 8; Sch. 3; Sch. 5 paras 4, 5(1), (2), (3), 6; Sch. 6 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c8022391]: The text of ss. 127(5), 132(6),(7); Sch. 1 para. 2(1),(2), 5, 7(1)(2), 8; Sch. 3; Sch. 5 paras 4, 5(1), (2), (3), 6; Sch. 6 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c8022401]: The reference to section 96 is repealed (E.W.) by Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37), s. 152(4), Sch. 7

[^c8022411]: The text of ss. 127(5), 132(6),(7); Sch. 1 para. 2(1),(2), 5, 7(1)(2), 8; Sch. 3; Sch. 5 paras 4, 5(1), (2), (3), 6; Sch. 6 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c8022421]: 1946 c. 80.

[^c8022431]: Words substituted by virtue of Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30), s. 25(2)

[^c8022441]: 1978 c. 30.

[^c8022451]: 1957 c. 13.

[^c8022461]: Sch. 5 paras 1, 2 repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 303(2), Sch. 8

[^c8022471]: Sch. 5 para. 3 repealed in part by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 303(2), Sch. 8

[^c8022481]: The text of ss. 127(5), 132(6),(7); Sch. 1 para. 2(1),(2), 5, 7(1)(2), 8; Sch. 3; Sch. 5 paras 4, 5(1), (2), (3), 6; Sch. 6 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c8022491]: The text of ss. 127(5), 132(6),(7); Sch. 1 para. 2(1),(2), 5, 7(1)(2), 8; Sch. 3; Sch. 5 paras 4, 5(1), (2), (3), 6; Sch. 6 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c8022521]: The text of ss. 127(5), 132(6),(7); Sch. 1 para. 2(1),(2), 5, 7(1)(2), 8; Sch. 3; Sch. 5 paras 4, 5(1), (2), (3), 6; Sch. 6 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c8022531]: Sch. 5 paras. 7, 8 repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), and Sch. 5 para. 7 expressed to be repealed (prosp.) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 278, 279, Sch. 26

[^c8022541]: The text of ss. 127(5), 132(6),(7); Sch. 1 para. 2(1),(2), 5, 7(1)(2), 8; Sch. 3; Sch. 5 paras 4, 5(1), (2), (3), 6; Sch. 6 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^key-7262a6c83be56ef3a8557b9e1d5ce4aa]: S. 124A inserted (1.4.2003) by Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/512), arts. 1, 2

[^key-036ddd40f8628383b4216fab19c81597]: Words in s. 130(1) inserted (1.4.2003) by Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/512), arts. 1, 3

[^key-c25c6afbbfccdda7568822cf0f59c123]: Act modified (10.6.2003) by Patents Act 1977 (Isle of Man) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1249), arts. 2, 3, Sch.

[^key-ee8564a30827f1e099952f813515eaa8]: S. 50A(1)(a) amended (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(a)

[^key-4da4e5c2e5ae3a3537efa4f87c11d0df]: S. 50A(1)(a) amended (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(b)

[^key-3561222704e8d04da394c84641254ccf]: S. 50A(6) amended (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(c)

[^key-8ced5ec5e277937850f7b27eaf960458]: S. 50A(7) amended (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(e)

[^key-f96937551c4bbc34f9e7c4a286074c1a]: S. 50A(6) amended (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(d)

[^key-f7051f204c81f2983a712b81f51c8399]: Words in s. 53(2) inserted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 8(4); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with arts. 8 12)

[^key-f3dd48b69328a60ef96eb5dc0f970abf]: Words in s. 56(4)(a)(i) inserted (1.4.2004) by Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43), s. 199(1)(4), Sch. 11 para. 6(3); S.I. 2004/288, art. 5(2)(d) (with art. 7) (as amended by S.I. 2004/866 and S.I. 2005/2925); S.I. 2004/480, art. 4(2)(d) (with art. 6) (as amended by S.I. 2004/1019 and S.I. 2006/345)

[^key-b57feebb64e90bf4672af8e70dfed7f9]: Words in s. 56(4)(a)(i) inserted (1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/957), art. 1, Sch. para. 2(b)

[^key-7df5c1c7019dde75bc77b6cca96b2ffc]: Words in s. 56(4)(a)(ii) repealed (1.4.2004) by Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43), s. 199(1)(4), Sch. 11 para. 6(4), Sch. 14 Pt. 4; S.I. 2004/288, arts. 5(2)(d), 6(2)(c) (with art. 7) (as amended by S.I. 2004/866 and S.I. 2005/2925); S.I. 2004/480, arts. 4(2)(d), 5(2)(c) (with art. 6) (as amended by S.I. 2004/1019 and S.I. 2006/345)

[^key-173418c762ee404594c9c1a91bc855c8]: Words in s. 56(4)(a)(ii) inserted (1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/957), art. 1, Sch. para. 2(c)

[^key-32b49395a00a6a460a1e8a8dcfca5205]: S. 120(3) inserted (22.9.2004) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 24(3); S.I. 2004/2177, art. 2 (with arts. 6, 8)

[^key-5f630a9482ea9d21690e5e5424e25e4f]: Words in s. 120(1) substituted (22.9.2004) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 24(2)(a); S.I. 2004/2177, art. 2 (with arts. 6, 8)

[^key-714e10d9350a8a3a36ff2f17153c9f22]: Words in s. 120(1) substituted (22.9.2004) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 24(2)(b); S.I. 2004/2177, art. 2 (with arts. 6, 8)

[^key-6cc738d43678b4ee7da16871b02f054f]: S. 123(2A) inserted (22.9.2004) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 26(3); S.I. 2004/2177, art. 2 (with arts. 7, 8)

[^key-1642705ae2b560944f21d0b606f17ab9]: S. 123(4) repealed (22.9.2004) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 26(4), Sch. 3; S.I. 2004/2177, art. 2 (with arts. 7, 8)

[^key-5ad48bb966f80c662216e028af95fc60]: S. 123(5) repealed (22.9.2004) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 26(4), Sch. 3; S.I. 2004/2177, art. 2 (with arts. 7, 8)

[^key-e05b073c6dcaa19e8fe86488921f84b5]: S. 51(1)(a)(b) repealed (20.6.2003 for specified purposes and 29.12.2004 in so far as not already in force) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 8(3), Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with arts. 3(1), 8, 12); S.I. 2004/3233, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-5)

[^key-b35bfa790a9e00eacf7e4ffddc2d1b05]: S. 17 heading substituted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 6(2) (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-17e440639015c28911f8b869c21fc486]: Words in s. 22 heading substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(2); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-1c229d651672ea31e35aca886f5ed0f2]: Words in s. 106 heading repealed (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 3; S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(g) (with art. 9)

[^key-6fcf47afa76a2daba7d3607d346e3842]: Words in s. 5(2) substituted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 3 (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-674012818b489f312d248f977ef8942d]: S. 5(2A)-(2C) inserted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 3 (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-8a3a41ff8e482afa7377832016467d2a]: Words in s. 8(3)(c) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 6(1), 17(1); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(b) (with art. 9)

[^key-01c4917bfac50cda171d41f16ef2716b]: S. 11(3A) inserted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 6(2), 17(1); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(b) (with art. 9)

[^key-388a2c2378d3cfde9f434672cdcb8a8b]: Words in s. 11(4) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 6(3), 17(1); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(b) (with art. 9)

[^key-eaa336ddafc4d6153523203f4cff8a22]: Words in s. 11(5) inserted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 6(4)(a), 17(1); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(b) (with art. 9)

[^key-301cd6377b1b092764c3002b0ae47700]: Words in s. 11(5) inserted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 6(4)(b), 17(1); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(b) (with art. 9)

[^key-eafa3beaf2cd49e41b3ad8b18b6c2e30]: Words in s. 12(6)(a) inserted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 5(a); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-ddacee7c091e852c299018e9dc27ca13]: Words in s. 12(6)(c) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 5(b); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-0853f18e4cf63b4155ac848841ba8571]: S. 14(1)(b) and preceding word ceased to have effect (1.1.2005) by virtue of The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 4(2) (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-57b45419e40dfea0db4cd72b797d1234]: S. 14(1A) inserted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 4(3) (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-c94127f1421ed859aa7319e24f0a977f]: S. 14(10) inserted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 4(4) (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-2db767c75b0fe43d09cd0a42efeff92a]: S. 17(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 6(3) (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-cd093b022760a2651c47ec5f26e1905d]: S. 17(2)(3) ceased to have effect (1.1.2005) by virtue of The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 6(4) (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-e898fc9fc36b05369e1f634427a131c4]: Words in s. 18(1) omitted (1.1.2005) by virtue of The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 7(2) (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-a2b867c9b0b02334fa40cdf843f68a46]: Words in s. 18(2) inserted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 7(3) (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-14acf9b1fb79f237503fd149db84a0fc]: Words in s. 18(4) substituted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 7(4) (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-8d85f385c79a56bfcf2baff71ec397d1]: Ss. 15, 15A substituted for s. 15 (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 5 (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-f1fcc7cffa996ce759e5f3cf2da6fc5e]: Ss. 20A, 20B inserted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 8 (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-2e0ae673db9fac4026596e54643ae03e]: S. 20B(6A) inserted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(2), Sch. 2 para. 7 (see S.I. 2004/2357, art. 1(2))

[^key-798a1b8d198acbdef7c17efcaa9290fa]: Words in s. 22(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(3); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-441a3a179cb32c135907156c53c20210]: Words in s. 22(5)(a) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(3); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-d7316c2500d49af0fe983089b2185b2f]: Words in s. 22(5)(c) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(3); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-ffe575d4ca849da0f1cc036dead45129]: Words in s. 22(5)(d) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(3); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-4ae10e77292193494a3f635210299e5b]: Ss. 117A, 117B inserted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 18 (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-e5b341c48eee4915cc64262e71141247]: Words in s. 103(2) repealed (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 22, Sch. 3; S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(g)(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-1e8e6cec6135aba251d9e7ee6c4bff63]: Words in s. 105(2) repealed (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 22, Sch. 3; S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(g)(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-63da0f1003490b029963251251074961]: Words in s. 106(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 14(2)(4), 17(1); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(e) (with art. 9)

[^key-62902103b6030f09369cc4d487a4855c]: S. 106(1A) inserted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 14(3)(4), 17(1); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(e) (with art. 9)

[^key-dbe582d360fd9aa8dd610c4b970a8474]: S. 117(3)(4) inserted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 17 (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-6b5ca4579e4ed844c55119c0a4324c0d]: S. 117A(7) inserted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(2), Sch. 2 para. 23 (see S.I. 2004/2357, art. 1(2))

[^key-966601619fe328ba66bedf127b4dcac8]: Words in s. 121 substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 25(a); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-bc2a88191d54b909d33981fb53cc7d87]: Words in s. 121 substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 25(b); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-90b2a0062c1f371cb735c78f97bc854a]: Words in s. 121 substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 25(d); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-028939519ed3a65e96daa88484afa51a]: Words in s. 121 repealed (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 25(c), Sch. 3; S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(g)(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-091fd31059700ef58504d775a375b89f]: Words in s. 130(1) repealed (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 27(a), Sch. 3; S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(g)(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-00f755e634291c15bca9b8ea28344993]: Words in s. 130(1) repealed (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 27(b), Sch. 3; S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(g)(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-39a4ef38288be66d8d85e6711f9786c4]: Words in s. 130(1) inserted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 1 para. 9(2)(a); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(i) (with art. 9)

[^key-1a41ae5b190aae54645d815b9edd842d]: S. 130(4A) inserted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 1 para. 9(3); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(i) (with art. 9)

[^key-9fca98ea56119a209a1612d8f6fed978]: Words in s. 130(1) inserted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 19 (with arts. 20-23)

[^M_F_d77ee931-cfd1-4af7-95da-4ea939ffbc3e]: Words in s. 22(6)(a) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), Sch. 8 para. 4(a); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)

[^M_F_161b7228-57de-4cb4-9181-9ec5f8396ec2]: Words in s. 22(6) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), Sch. 8 para. 4(b); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-c3348fa7da971541c96f631343182817]: Words in s. 23(1) inserted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 7(1), 17(1); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(c) (with art. 9)

[^key-8c62f547682af7d2d41a9cb854960ebf]: S. 23(1A) inserted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 7(2), 17(1); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(c) (with art. 9)

[^key-907056e09e8fd6701c2c9da33c9a458e]: S. 23(3A) inserted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 7(3), 17(1); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(c) (with art. 9)

[^key-72d87b9ec8161da542dbcb403dc5701d]: S. 28(3) substituted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 9 (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-c823995e9c397f915b21bd04194d1403]: Words in s. 30(6) substituted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 10(2)(a) (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-da53f2609fc32d58f52a45f0ef97d5e9]: Words in s. 30(6) omitted (1.1.2005) by virtue of The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 10(2)(b) (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-3484d4fb7759bad94644517eed1d0702]: S. 30(6A) inserted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 10(3) (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-64b4f6f4720f63d1abf34b99a9bc2fa0]: Words in s. 38(3) inserted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 10(2); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-99d159ecaa43ad401e153793ca687209]: Words in s. 38(5) inserted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 10(3); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-26bc8d10297bd03f84027908952f6f07]: S. 40(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 10(1), 17(1) (with s. 10(8)); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(d) (with art. 9)

[^key-a28f9efa248164acb96d37459b019018]: Words in s. 40(2)(c) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 10(2), 17(1) (with s. 10(8)); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(d) (with art. 9)

[^key-7a391ede9686b9968989d68b615719d0]: S. 41(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 10(3), 17(1) (with s. 10(8)); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(d) (with art. 9)

[^key-7f5703531b266212a5240d059d8ad1f0]: Words in s. 41(4) repealed (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 10(4), 17(1), Sch. 3 (with s. 10(8)); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(d)(g) (with art. 9)

[^key-7329d05681b3ad2fb6f6a9e686a3ed44]: Words in s. 41(5) repealed (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 10(4), 17(1), Sch. 3 (with s. 10(8)); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(d)(g) (with art. 9)

[^key-4a21f3a0e365f355309a22d447456316]: Words in s. 41(5)(a) inserted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 10(5), 17(1) (with s. 10(8)); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(d) (with art. 9)

[^key-3084019e8602cfd0f8c4215b64dcbfdc]: Words in s. 41(10) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 11; S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-c9f118f9d2beaa59617fb7c08da2f869]: Words in s. 43(5) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 10(6)(a), 17(1) (with s. 10(8)); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(d) (with art. 9)

[^key-599cb275d579e08b828676c476992f89]: Word in s. 43(5) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 10(6)(b), 17(1) (with s. 10(8)); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(d) (with art. 9)

[^key-a4910f16a77e577c19f0b7cf139de5ec]: S. 43(5A) inserted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 10(7), 17(1) (with s. 10(8)); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(d) (with art. 9)

[^key-13ffa33da8c0ae4ab35c28f50fa33ce6]: S. 53(1) repealed (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 12, Sch. 3; S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(g)(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-983460d34980f282f0b9e80974710c3f]: S. 60(4) repealed (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 13, Sch. 3; S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(g)(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-6fa76b11c8534740c5a5ad97028e9e50]: Words in s. 60(6)(b) inserted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 11(a) (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-aef831489d68faa7980dd3fca174ffa9]: Words in s. 60(6)(b) inserted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 11(b) (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-043c32afd972606bf95d46296adf830c]: S. 61(7) inserted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), ss. 11, 17(1); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(d) (with art. 9)

[^key-1dfabacc7db9f5bbfdf4e69d086d7d02]: Word in s. 61(4)(b) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 14; S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)

[^key-3cc25495058d797c283752b4adc96752]: Words in s. 72(1)(d) substituted (1.1.2005) by The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357), arts. 1(2), 12 (with arts. 20-23)

[^key-6bde54df9e342e50289001ef8b8ebefe]: Words in s. 75(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by Patents Act 2004 (c. 16), s. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 19; S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)