Patents Act 1977

Type Public General Act
Publication 1977-07-29
Last updated 2024-05-24
State In force
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88

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

91

S. 97(2): from “and” onwards repealed (E.W.) by Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37), Sch. 7

93

Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1981/1670 arts. 2(2), 3(5)

98

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

99

S. 103 does not extend to Scotland, the Channel Islands nor the Colonies.

101

S. 105: the existing text is renumbered as s. 105(1) and the words “within the meaning of section 104 above” are repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), ss. 303(1), 303(2), Sch. 7 para. 21, Sch. 8

103

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

106

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

111

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

113

S. 123(1) amended (2.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3091, reg. 4(1)

114

S. 123(2)-(7) applied (10.12.1992) by S.I 1992/3091, reg. 4(2)

116

Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1981/1670 arts. 2, 3(5)

120

S. 124 applied (10.12.1992) by S.I. 1992/3091, reg. 4(2)

123

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

124

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

125

S. 126 repealed (28.7.2000 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 40 Pt.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

126

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Sch. 1 para. 2(1),(2), 5, 7(1)(2), 8; Sch. 3; Sch. 5 paras 4, 5(1), (2), (3), 6; Sch. 6 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

127

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

129

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

131

Definition of “patent agent” repealed by Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A), s. 303(2), Sch. 8

134

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

136

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

137

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)

140

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

141

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

142

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.

144

Sch. A1 inserted (28.7.2000) by S.I. 2000/2037, reg. 8(1), Sch. 1

145

Sch. A2 inserted (28.7.2000) by 2000/2037, reg. 8(2), Sch. 2

146

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.

150

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.

151

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.

152

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.

153

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

154

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.

156

Words substituted by virtue of Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30), s. 25(2)

161

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.

162

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.

163

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.

164

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

165

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.

174

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)

179

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)

180

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)

181

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)

182

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)

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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)

187

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)

188

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)

189

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)

191

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)

192

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)

193

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)

194

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)

195

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)

196

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)

197

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)

198

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)

202

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)

203

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)

204
205

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)

206

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)

208

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))

209

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)

210

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)

211

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)

212

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)

216

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)

217

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)

219

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))

220

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)

221

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)

222

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)

223
224

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)

225

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)

226

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)

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229

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)

230

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)

231

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)

232

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)

233

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)

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236

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)

238

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)

239

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)

240

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)

241

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)

242

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)

243

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)

244

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)

245

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)

246

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)

247

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)

248

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)

249

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)

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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)

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