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Patents Act 1977
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· 1977-07-29
2024-05-24
Patents Act 1977
2023-12-31
Patents Act 1977
2021-04-12
Patents Act 1977
2020-12-31
Patents Act 1977
2017-10-01
Patents Act 1977
Changes on 2017-10-01
@@ -1874,47 +1874,17 @@
##### 70
- (1) Where a person (whether or not the proprietor of, or entitled to any right in, a patent) by circulars, advertisements or otherwise threatens another person with proceedings for any infringement of a patent, a person aggrieved by the threats (whether or not he is the person to whom the threats are made) may, subject to subsection (4) below, bring proceedings in the court against the person making the threats, claiming any relief mentioned in subsection (3) below.
- (2) In any such proceedings the claimant or pursuer shall, subject to subsection (2A) below, be entitled to the relief claimed if he proves that the threats were so made and satisfies the court that he is a person aggrieved by them.
- (2A) If the defendant or defender proves that the acts in respect of which proceedings were threatened constitute or, if done, would constitute an infringement of a patent—
- (a) the claimant or pursuer shall be entitled to the relief claimed only if he shows that the patent alleged to be infringed is invalid in a relevant respect;
- (b) even if the claimant or pursuer does show that the patent is invalid in a relevant respect, he shall not be entitled to the relief claimed if the defendant or defender proves that at the time of making the threats he did not know, and had no reason to suspect, that the patent was invalid in that respect.
- (3) The said relief is—
- (a) a declaration or declarator to the effect that the threats are unjustifiable;
- (b) an injunction or interdict against the continuance of the threats; and
- (c) damages in respect of any loss which the claimant or pursuer has sustained by the threats.
- (4) Proceedings may not be brought under this section for—
- (a) a threat to bring proceedings for an infringement alleged to consist of making or importing a product for disposal or of using a process, or
- (b) a threat, made to a person who has made or imported a product for disposal or used a process, to bring proceedings for an infringement alleged to consist of doing anything else in relation to that product or process.
- (5) For the purposes of this section a person does not threaten another person with proceedings for infringement of a patent if he merely—
- (a) provides factual information about the patent,
- (b) makes enquiries of the other person for the sole purpose of discovering whether, or by whom, the patent has been infringed as mentioned in subsection (4)(a) above, or
- (c) makes an assertion about the patent for the purpose of any enquiries so made.
- (6) In proceedings under this section for threats made by one person (A) to another (B) in respect of an alleged infringement of a patent for an invention, it shall be a defence for A to prove that he used his best endeavours, without success, to discover—
- (a) where the invention is a product, the identity of the person (if any) who made or (in the case of an imported product) imported it for disposal;
- (b) where the invention is a process and the alleged infringement consists of offering it for use, the identity of a person who used the process;
- (c) where the invention is a process and the alleged infringement is an act falling within section 60(1)(c) above, the identity of the person who used the process to produce the product in question;
and that he notified B accordingly, before or at the time of making the threats, identifying the endeavours used.
- (1) A communication contains a “threat of infringement proceedings” if a reasonable person in the position of a recipient would understand from the communication that—
- (a) a patent exists, and
- (b) a person intends to bring proceedings (whether in a court in the United Kingdom or elsewhere) against another person for infringement of the patent by—
- (i) an act done in the United Kingdom, or
- (ii) an act which, if done, would be done in the United Kingdom.
- (2) References in this section and in section 70C to a “recipient” include, in the case of a communication directed to the public or a section of the public, references to a person to whom the communication is directed.
#### Declaration or declarator as to non-infringement
@@ -2006,7 +1976,7 @@
- (a) by way of defence, in proceedings for infringement of the patent under section 61 above or proceedings under section 69 above for infringement of rights conferred by the publication of an application;
- (b) in proceedings under section 70 above;
- (b) in proceedings in respect of an actionable threat under section 70A above;
- (c) in proceedings in which a declaration in relation to the patent is sought under section 71 above;
@@ -2158,6 +2128,8 @@
- sections 55 to 69;
- sections 70 to 70F
- section 74, so far as relevant to any of the provisions mentioned above;
- section 111; and
@@ -2640,7 +2612,7 @@
- (b) proceedings for infringement;
- (c) proceedings under section 70; or
- (c) proceedings in respect of an actionable threat under section 70A ; or
- (d) proceedings on an application for a declaration or declarator under section 71.
@@ -3509,7 +3481,7 @@
## SCHEDULE 6
#### Patentable inventions.
#### Novelty.
##### 28A
@@ -3749,7 +3721,7 @@
- (5) When the national phase begins the comptroller shall refer the application for so much of the examination and search under sections 15A, 17 and 18 above as he considers appropriate in view of any examination or search carried out under the Treaty.
#### Making of application.
#### Mention of inventor.
##### 99A
@@ -4077,6 +4049,10 @@
## Editorial notes
[^c21070831]: S. 50A inserted (20.6.2003) by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8/2); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with arts. 8, 12)
[^c21070941]: S. 124 applied (1.3.2002) by [The Patents and Plant Variety Rights (Compulsory Licensing) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/247)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/247), [reg. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/247/regulation/20)
[^c8019921]: Act extended (with modifications) (2.1.1993) by [S.I. 1992/3091](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3091), [reg.5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3091/regulation/5) Act extended (8.2.1997) by [S.I. 1996/3120](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3120), [reg. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3120/regulation/5) Act applied (8.2.1997) by [S.I. 1997/64](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/64), [rule 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/64/rule/9) Act extended (1.3.2002) by [The Patents and Plant Variety Rights (Compulsory Licensing) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/247)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/247), [reg. 26(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/247/regulation/26/1) (subject to [reg. 26(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/247/regulation/26/2/3))
[^c8019931]: This Act does not extend to the Channel Islands or the Colonies for extent provision see s. 132(2)
@@ -4169,8 +4145,6 @@
[^c8020601]: Words in s. 54(2) inserted (29.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/1899](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1899), [reg. 7(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1899/regulation/7/4)
[^c21070831]: S. 50A inserted (20.6.2003) by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8/2); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with arts. 8, 12)
[^c8020611]: S. 55(4) modified by [Atomic Energy (Weapons Group) Act 1973 (c. 4, SIF 8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/4), [s. 5(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/4/section/5/2) (as amended by Patents Act 1977 (c.37 SIF 91), s. 132(5), Sch. 5 para. 6)
[^c8020691]: Words in s. 56(4)(a) substituted for s. 56(4)(a)(i)(ii) and words immediately preceding them (1.4.1998) by [1997 c. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46), [s. 41(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/section/41/10), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/46/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/2); [S.I. 1998/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631), [art. 2(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/article/2/1/b), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/schedule/2) (subject to [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/article/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/article/4), [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/631/article/5))
@@ -4213,730 +4187,732 @@
[^c8020981]: S. 76 substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/20)
[^c8021001]: S. 77(3) substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 21(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/21/2)
[^c8021011]: S. 77(4)(4A) substituted for subsection (4) by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 21(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/21/3)
[^c8021021]: Words substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 8(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/8/b)
[^c8021041]: Words substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 21(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/21/5)
[^c8021051]: S. 77(9): 1.9.1987 appointed by [S.I. 1987/288](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/288), [rule 4(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/288/rule/4/1) (subject to a saving in [rule 4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/288/rule/4/2))
[^c8021061]: S. 78(5)(5A) substituted for subsection (5) by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/22)
[^c8021081]: S. 78(8): 1.9.1986 appointed by [S.I. 1987/288](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/288), [rule 4(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/288/rule/4/1) (subject to saving in [rule 4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/288/rule/4/2))
[^c8021141]: Words in s. 82(5)(6) substituted (1.4.1991) by [Contracts (Applicable Law) Act 1990 (c. 36, SIF 30)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/36), [s. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/36/section/5), [Sch. 4 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/36/schedule/4/paragraph/3); [S.I. 1991/707](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/707), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/707/article/2)
[^c8021161]: S. 84 repealed by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8021171]: S. 85 repealed by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8021181]: S. 88 repealed by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [ss. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [305(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/305/3), [Sch. 5 para. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/23), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8021191]: Ss. 89-89B substituted for s. 89 by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/25)
[^c8021201]: Ss. 89-89B substituted for s. 89 by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/25)
[^c8021211]: Ss. 89-89B substituted for s. 89 by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/25)
[^c8021221]: Words repealed by [Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1986 (c. 12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/12), [s. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/12/section/1/1), [Sch. 1 Pt. VI](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/12/schedule/1/part/VI)
[^c8021231]: [1975 c. 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/34).
[^c8021241]: [1911 c. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1911/6).
[^c8021251]: Words substituted by [S.I. 1979/1714 (N.I. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1979/1714), [Sch. 1 para. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1979/1714/schedule/1/paragraph/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/18), [s. 108(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/18/section/108/1), [Sch. 6 paras. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/18/schedule/6/paragraph/1), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/18/schedule/6/paragraph/20)
[^c8021281]: S. 96 repealed (E.W.) by [Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54), [s. 152(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/section/152/4), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/schedule/7)
[^c8021291]: [1925 c. 49](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/49).
[^c8021301]: S. 97(2): from “and” onwards repealed (E.W.) by [Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/schedule/7)
[^c8021311]: [1925 c. 49](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/49).
[^c8021321]: Words substituted by virtue of [S.I. 1981/1670](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1981/1670) arts. 2(2), 3(5)
[^c8021331]: Ss. 99A, 99B inserted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/26)
[^c8021341]: Ss. 99A, 99B inserted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/26)
[^c8021351]: S. 102, 102A substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/27)
[^c8021371]: S. 102, 102A substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/27)
[^c8021391]: S. 103 amended (E.W.) (1.1.1992) by [S.I. 1991/2684](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2684), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2684/article/2), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2684/article/4), [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2684/article/5), [Sch.1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2684/schedule/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [ss. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [ss. 303(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/1), [303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 7 para. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/7/paragraph/21), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8021431]: S. 105(2) inserted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/1), [Sch. 7 para. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/7/paragraph/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/18), [s. 108(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/18/section/108/1), [Sch. 6 paras. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/18/schedule/6/paragraph/1), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/18/schedule/6/paragraph/20)
[^c8021461]: Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) [Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48), [s. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/46) and (S.) [Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21), [s. 289G](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21/section/289G) and (N.I.) [S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1984/703), [art. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1984/703/article/5)
[^c8021471]: Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) [Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48), [s. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/46) and (S.) [Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21), [s. 289G](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21/section/289G) and (N.I.) [S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1984/703), [art. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1984/703/article/5)
[^c8021481]: S. 112 amended (3.1.1995) by [1994 c. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/40), [ss. 76](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/40/section/76), [82(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/40/section/82/2/f), [Sch. 16 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/40/schedule/16/paragraph/4)
[^c8021491]: Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) [Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48), [s. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/46) and (S.) [Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21), [s. 289G](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21/section/289G) and (N.I.) [S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1984/703), [art. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1984/703/article/5)
[^c8021501]: S. 114 repealed by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8021511]: S. 115 repealed by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8021521]: Words substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/28)
[^c8021531]: S. 121 amended (31.10.1994) by [1994 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/26), [s. 71(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/26/section/71/1); [S.I. 1994/2550](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2550), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2550/article/2)
[^c8021661]: S. 123 extended (10.12.1992) by [S.I. 1992/3091](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3091), [reg. 4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3091/regulation/4/2) S. 123 extended (1.3.2002) by [The Patents and Plant Variety Rights (Compulsory Licensing) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/247)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/247), [reg. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/247/regulation/20)
[^c8021671]: S. 123(1) amended (2.1.1993) by [S.I. 1992/3091](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3091), [reg. 4(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3091/regulation/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8021711]: Words substituted by virtue of [S.I. 1981/1670](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1981/1670) arts. 2, 3(5)
[^c8021771]: S. 123(7) extended by [Patents, Designs and Marks Act 1986 (c. 39, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/39), [s. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/39/section/2/3), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/39/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/1/2)(*e*)(iii) S. 123(7) amended (31.10.1994) by [1994 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/26), [s. 106(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/26/section/106/1), [Sch. 4 para. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/26/schedule/4/paragraph/1/2); [S.I. 1994/2550](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2550), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2550/article/2)
[^c8021791]: Words substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/1), [Sch. 7 para. 22(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/7/paragraph/22/a)
[^c8021801]: Words substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/1), [Sch. 7 para. 22(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/7/paragraph/22/b)
[^c8021811]: S. 124 applied (10.12.1992) by [S.I. 1992/3091](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3091), [reg. 4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3091/regulation/4/2)
[^c8021831]: S. 125A inserted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/30)
[^c8021841]: Words in sidenote to s. 125A substituted (28.7.2000) by [S.I. 2000/2037](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037), [reg. 6(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037/regulation/6/2)
[^c8021851]: Words in s. 125A(1)(2)(a) substituted (28.7.2000) by [S.I. 2000/2037](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037), [reg. 6(3)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037/regulation/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/17), [s. 156](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/17/section/156), [Sch. 40 Pt. III](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/17/schedule/40/part/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037/regulation/7)
[^c8022051]: Definition substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/1), [Sch. 7 para. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/7/paragraph/23)
[^c8022061]: Words added (retrospectively) by [Armed Forces Act 1981 (c. 55, SIF 7:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/55), [s. 22(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/55/section/22/1/3)
[^c8022071]: [1949 c. 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/87).
[^c8022081]: Definition of “patent agent” repealed by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8022091]: Words substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/5)
[^c8022101]: Words repealed by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8022111]: Words in s. 130(8) substituted (31.1.1997) by [1996 c. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23), [s. 107(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/section/107/1), [Sch. 3 para. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/schedule/3/paragraph/33) (with [Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/part/I)); [S.I. 1996/3146](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3146), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3146/article/3)
[^c8022141]: Words substituted by [Companies Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 9, SIF 27)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/9), [s. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/9/section/30), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/9/schedule/2)
[^c8022151]: S. 131(e) repealed (31.1.1997) by [1996 c. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23), [s. 107(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/section/107/2), [Sch. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/schedule/4) (with [Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/part/I)); [S.I. 1996/3146](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3146), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3146/article/3)
[^c8022161]: S. 131A inserted (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/1820](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/1/2/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/4), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 58](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/58) (with saving in [art. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/5))
[^c8022221]: [1964 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/29).
[^c8022231]: Words substituted by [Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 (c. 23, SIF 86)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/23), [Sch. 3 para. 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/23/schedule/3/paragraph/39)
[^c8022241]: Words in s. 132(4) substituted (15.2.1999) by [1998 c. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/17), [s. 50](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/17/section/50), [Sch. 4 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/17/schedule/4/paragraph/14) (with [Sch. 3 para. 5(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/17/schedule/3/paragraph/5/1)): [S.I. 1999/161](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/161), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/161/article/2)
[^c8022251]: Power of appointment conferred by s. 132(5) partly exercised by [S.I. 1977/2090](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/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.
[^c8022281]: Sch. A1 inserted (28.7.2000) by [S.I. 2000/2037](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037), [reg. 8(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037/regulation/8/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037/schedule/1)
[^c8022291]: [1964 c. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/14).
[^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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 293](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/293)
[^c8022341]: Sch. 1 para. 4A inserted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 293](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/293)
[^c8022351]: Sch. 1 para. 4B inserted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 294](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54), [s. 152(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/section/152/4), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/schedule/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1946/80).
[^c8022431]: Words substituted by virtue of [Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/30), [s. 25(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/30/section/25/2)
[^c8022441]: [1978 c. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/30).
[^c8022451]: [1957 c. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1957/13).
[^c8022461]: Sch. 5 paras 1, 2 repealed by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8022471]: Sch. 5 para. 3 repealed in part by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), and Sch. 5 para. 7 expressed to be repealed (prosp.) by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/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.
[^c9691071]: S. 76A inserted (28.7.2000) by [S.I. 2000/2037](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037), [reg. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037/regulation/5)
[^c8021001]: S. 77(3) substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 21(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/21/2)
[^c8021011]: S. 77(4)(4A) substituted for subsection (4) by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 21(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/21/3)
[^c8021021]: Words substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 8(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/8/b)
[^c8021041]: Words substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 21(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/21/5)
[^c8021051]: S. 77(9): 1.9.1987 appointed by [S.I. 1987/288](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/288), [rule 4(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/288/rule/4/1) (subject to a saving in [rule 4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/288/rule/4/2))
[^c8021061]: S. 78(5)(5A) substituted for subsection (5) by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/22)
[^c8021081]: S. 78(8): 1.9.1986 appointed by [S.I. 1987/288](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/288), [rule 4(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/288/rule/4/1) (subject to saving in [rule 4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/288/rule/4/2))
[^c8021141]: Words in s. 82(5)(6) substituted (1.4.1991) by [Contracts (Applicable Law) Act 1990 (c. 36, SIF 30)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/36), [s. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/36/section/5), [Sch. 4 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/36/schedule/4/paragraph/3); [S.I. 1991/707](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/707), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/707/article/2)
[^c8021161]: S. 84 repealed by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8021171]: S. 85 repealed by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8021181]: S. 88 repealed by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [ss. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [305(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/305/3), [Sch. 5 para. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/23), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8021191]: Ss. 89-89B substituted for s. 89 by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/25)
[^c8021201]: Ss. 89-89B substituted for s. 89 by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/25)
[^c8021211]: Ss. 89-89B substituted for s. 89 by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/25)
[^c8021221]: Words repealed by [Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1986 (c. 12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/12), [s. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/12/section/1/1), [Sch. 1 Pt. VI](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/12/schedule/1/part/VI)
[^c8021231]: [1975 c. 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/34).
[^c8021241]: [1911 c. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1911/6).
[^c8021251]: Words substituted by [S.I. 1979/1714 (N.I. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1979/1714), [Sch. 1 para. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1979/1714/schedule/1/paragraph/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/18), [s. 108(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/18/section/108/1), [Sch. 6 paras. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/18/schedule/6/paragraph/1), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/18/schedule/6/paragraph/20)
[^c8021281]: S. 96 repealed (E.W.) by [Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54), [s. 152(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/section/152/4), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/schedule/7)
[^c8021291]: [1925 c. 49](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/49).
[^c8021301]: S. 97(2): from “and” onwards repealed (E.W.) by [Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/schedule/7)
[^c8021311]: [1925 c. 49](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/49).
[^c8021321]: Words substituted by virtue of [S.I. 1981/1670](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1981/1670) arts. 2(2), 3(5)
[^c8021331]: Ss. 99A, 99B inserted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/26)
[^c8021341]: Ss. 99A, 99B inserted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/26)
[^c8021351]: S. 102, 102A substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/27)
[^c8021371]: S. 102, 102A substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/27)
[^c8021391]: S. 103 amended (E.W.) (1.1.1992) by [S.I. 1991/2684](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2684), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2684/article/2), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2684/article/4), [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2684/article/5), [Sch.1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2684/schedule/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [ss. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [ss. 303(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/1), [303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 7 para. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/7/paragraph/21), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8021431]: S. 105(2) inserted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/1), [Sch. 7 para. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/7/paragraph/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/18), [s. 108(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/18/section/108/1), [Sch. 6 paras. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/18/schedule/6/paragraph/1), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/18/schedule/6/paragraph/20)
[^c8021461]: Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) [Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48), [s. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/46) and (S.) [Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21), [s. 289G](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21/section/289G) and (N.I.) [S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1984/703), [art. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1984/703/article/5)
[^c8021471]: Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) [Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48), [s. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/46) and (S.) [Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21), [s. 289G](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21/section/289G) and (N.I.) [S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1984/703), [art. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1984/703/article/5)
[^c8021481]: S. 112 amended (3.1.1995) by [1994 c. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/40), [ss. 76](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/40/section/76), [82(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/40/section/82/2/f), [Sch. 16 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/40/schedule/16/paragraph/4)
[^c8021491]: Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) [Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48), [s. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/46) and (S.) [Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21), [s. 289G](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21/section/289G) and (N.I.) [S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1984/703), [art. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1984/703/article/5)
[^c8021501]: S. 114 repealed by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8021511]: S. 115 repealed by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8021521]: Words substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/28)
[^c8021531]: S. 121 amended (31.10.1994) by [1994 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/26), [s. 71(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/26/section/71/1); [S.I. 1994/2550](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2550), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2550/article/2)
[^c8021661]: S. 123 extended (10.12.1992) by [S.I. 1992/3091](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3091), [reg. 4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3091/regulation/4/2) S. 123 extended (1.3.2002) by [The Patents and Plant Variety Rights (Compulsory Licensing) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/247)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/247), [reg. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/247/regulation/20)
[^c8021671]: S. 123(1) amended (2.1.1993) by [S.I. 1992/3091](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3091), [reg. 4(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3091/regulation/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8021711]: Words substituted by virtue of [S.I. 1981/1670](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1981/1670) arts. 2, 3(5)
[^c8021771]: S. 123(7) extended by [Patents, Designs and Marks Act 1986 (c. 39, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/39), [s. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/39/section/2/3), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/39/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/1/2)(*e*)(iii) S. 123(7) amended (31.10.1994) by [1994 c. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/26), [s. 106(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/26/section/106/1), [Sch. 4 para. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/26/schedule/4/paragraph/1/2); [S.I. 1994/2550](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2550), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2550/article/2)
[^c8021791]: Words substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/1), [Sch. 7 para. 22(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/7/paragraph/22/a)
[^c8021801]: Words substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/1), [Sch. 7 para. 22(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/7/paragraph/22/b)
[^c8021811]: S. 124 applied (10.12.1992) by [S.I. 1992/3091](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3091), [reg. 4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3091/regulation/4/2)
[^c21070941]: S. 124 applied (1.3.2002) by [The Patents and Plant Variety Rights (Compulsory Licensing) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/247)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/247), [reg. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/247/regulation/20)
[^c8021831]: S. 125A inserted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/30)
[^c8021841]: Words in sidenote to s. 125A substituted (28.7.2000) by [S.I. 2000/2037](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037), [reg. 6(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037/regulation/6/2)
[^c8021851]: Words in s. 125A(1)(2)(a) substituted (28.7.2000) by [S.I. 2000/2037](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037), [reg. 6(3)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037/regulation/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/17), [s. 156](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/17/section/156), [Sch. 40 Pt. III](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/17/schedule/40/part/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037), [reg. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037/regulation/7)
[^c8022051]: Definition substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/1), [Sch. 7 para. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/7/paragraph/23)
[^c8022061]: Words added (retrospectively) by [Armed Forces Act 1981 (c. 55, SIF 7:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/55), [s. 22(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/55/section/22/1/3)
[^c8022071]: [1949 c. 87](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/87).
[^c8022081]: Definition of “patent agent” repealed by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8022091]: Words substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/5)
[^c8022101]: Words repealed by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8022111]: Words in s. 130(8) substituted (31.1.1997) by [1996 c. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23), [s. 107(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/section/107/1), [Sch. 3 para. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/schedule/3/paragraph/33) (with [Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/part/I)); [S.I. 1996/3146](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3146), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3146/article/3)
[^c8022141]: Words substituted by [Companies Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 9, SIF 27)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/9), [s. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/9/section/30), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/9/schedule/2)
[^c8022151]: S. 131(e) repealed (31.1.1997) by [1996 c. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23), [s. 107(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/section/107/2), [Sch. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/schedule/4) (with [Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/part/I)); [S.I. 1996/3146](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3146), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3146/article/3)
[^c8022161]: S. 131A inserted (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/1820](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820), [arts. 1(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/1/2/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/4), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 58](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/58) (with saving in [art. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/5))
[^c8022221]: [1964 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/29).
[^c8022231]: Words substituted by [Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 (c. 23, SIF 86)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/23), [Sch. 3 para. 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/23/schedule/3/paragraph/39)
[^c8022241]: Words in s. 132(4) substituted (15.2.1999) by [1998 c. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/17), [s. 50](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/17/section/50), [Sch. 4 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/17/schedule/4/paragraph/14) (with [Sch. 3 para. 5(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/17/schedule/3/paragraph/5/1)): [S.I. 1999/161](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/161), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/161/article/2)
[^c8022251]: Power of appointment conferred by s. 132(5) partly exercised by [S.I. 1977/2090](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/14).
[^c8022281]: Sch. A1 inserted (28.7.2000) by [S.I. 2000/2037](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037), [reg. 8(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037/regulation/8/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2037/schedule/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 293](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/293)
[^c8022341]: Sch. 1 para. 4A inserted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 293](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/293)
[^c8022351]: Sch. 1 para. 4B inserted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 294](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54), [s. 152(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/section/152/4), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/schedule/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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1946/80).
[^c8022431]: Words substituted by virtue of [Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/30), [s. 25(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/30/section/25/2)
[^c8022441]: [1978 c. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/30).
[^c8022451]: [1957 c. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1957/13).
[^c8022461]: Sch. 5 paras 1, 2 repealed by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/8)
[^c8022471]: Sch. 5 para. 3 repealed in part by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 303(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/303/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), and Sch. 5 para. 7 expressed to be repealed (prosp.) by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [ss. 278](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/278), [279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/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-0068517643efb4ac173f5cff483e186c]: S. 27(6) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/2/1), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/b)
[^key-00b736f1d8502ba53fd7a571a2b411d9]: Words in s. 62(2) substituted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/15); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/g)
[^key-00f755e634291c15bca9b8ea28344993]: Words in s. 130(1) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 27(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/27/b), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-01c4917bfac50cda171d41f16ef2716b]: S. 11(3A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 6(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/6/2), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/b) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-021fc108e345ab23ca71a93fee024320]: Word in s. 124A(6) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/5)
[^key-028939519ed3a65e96daa88484afa51a]: Words in s. 121 repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 25(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/25/c), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-036d8aad614b6bb57c0f63c2aca7ea9a]: Words in s. 68 inserted (29.4.2006) by [Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/article/1), [Sch. 2 para. 4(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/schedule/2/paragraph/4/b)
[^key-036ddd40f8628383b4216fab19c81597]: Words in s. 130(1) inserted (1.4.2003) by [Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/512)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/512), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/512/article/1), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/512/article/3)
[^key-043c32afd972606bf95d46296adf830c]: S. 61(7) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/11), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-047214e808f5bb2f5f244e85d14ca574]: Words in s. 91(6) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(7)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/7/b) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-080d79033beb6a9068e2472e1a1b3c05]: S. 89(4) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/7), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/i) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/4/2) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-091fd31059700ef58504d775a375b89f]: Words in s. 130(1) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 27(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/27/a), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-093175beb0804c043b2f7393f78d9d3d]: Words in s. 74(4)(b) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/3/2); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-0a58eb08803690c1c2d132b86b7b917e]: Words in s. 51(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 33(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/33/2) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-0b41323c94dafb8afb6f7bca6c2e60d0]: S. 124A(9)(10) omitted (1.10.2006) by virtue of [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/7)
[^key-0c1cd21b3431b8ad0614c223857a39c4]: Ss. 70-70F substituted for s. 70 (1.10.2017) by [Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14), [ss. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14/section/1/2), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14/section/8); [S.I. 2017/771](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771), [reg. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771/regulation/2/1/a) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771/regulation/3))
[^key-1225aa8783c804b236b0a4a4c2b9ab5b]: Words in s. 1(1)(d) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(l)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/l)
[^key-13fb693f39a033ffc00c0e4140e35faf]: [S. 118(3A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/118/3A)[(3B)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/118/3B) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/18/2), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/7))
[^key-13ffa33da8c0ae4ab35c28f50fa33ce6]: S. 53(1) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/12), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-14acf9b1fb79f237503fd149db84a0fc]: Words in s. 18(4) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [7(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/7/4) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-14c5e18ca18861999382548beaa87546]: Ss. 88A, 88B and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/17), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-1642705ae2b560944f21d0b606f17ab9]: S. 123(4) repealed (22.9.2004) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 26(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/26/4), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/2177](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/2) (with [arts. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/7), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/8))
[^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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957/article/1), [Sch. para. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957/schedule/paragraph/2/c)
[^key-17e440639015c28911f8b869c21fc486]: Words in s. 22 heading substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/8/2); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-1a41ae5b190aae54645d815b9edd842d]: S. 130(4A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 9(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/9/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/i) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-1bd3340aac6d341fb90ae024af8b2362]: S. 130(5A) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 9(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/9/4); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/j)
[^key-1c229d651672ea31e35aca886f5ed0f2]: Words in s. 106 heading repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-1cac2e225655a521c2e8a33dd74f8cf8]: S. 73(1A)-(1C) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 16(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/16/4), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule) (with [art. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/6))
[^key-1dfabacc7db9f5bbfdf4e69d086d7d02]: Word in s. 61(4)(b) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/14); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-1e8e6cec6135aba251d9e7ee6c4bff63]: Words in [s. 105(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/105/2) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/22), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-1ec90477f59d087aa208af37846d38c6]: Words in s. 130(1) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(9)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/9/b) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-20d1f8473821566cb5c11d725690f204]: Words in s. 78(3)(b) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/14) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-2359d8d569ac8b9cc0b7fc8281f7f16a]: Words in s. 76(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [13(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/13/2) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-2393c859a5b245df506346a79be87bdd]: S. 46(3B) inserted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 8(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/8/4/b), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/a)
[^key-243e5fcf0520ad8dca6243ca71c7b00d]: Words in s. 91(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/20); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-24db9ec876b4b6e3c5121ed55c3c6c24]: Schs. A3, A4 inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/10) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-257e6a94f558c911c41fe3b2599f59fb]: S. 32(2)(ba) inserted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 13(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/13/3), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/c)
[^key-26bc8d10297bd03f84027908952f6f07]: S. 40(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/1), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-270db0c4f370626ddf1ed4a6e6eedc83]: S. 74A title substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 16(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/16/1), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-28d8eec5f9c8eb6c44ec393875aa6706]: Words in s. 52(4) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 4(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/4/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-29528d3f115fdda3d71278bb8d6a3e7f]: Words in s. 60(7) inserted (30.10.2005) by [Medicines (Marketing Authorisations Etc.) Amendment Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2759)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2759), [regs. 1(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2759/regulation/1/a), [3(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2759/regulation/3/b)
[^key-2c5727464a7028625a51eb10e1c4ce18]: Words in s. 37(5) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 3(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/3/1/a); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-2cfd194e29de8e7d1db67f4c4aebae13]: Words in s. 77(5)(a) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(5)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/5/b/ii) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-2d15e5b3b45490f1c7abd798876cb80d]: Words in s. 77(5)(a) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(5)(b)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/5/b/i) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-2db767c75b0fe43d09cd0a42efeff92a]: S. 17(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [6(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/6/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-2e0ae673db9fac4026596e54643ae03e]: S. 20B(6A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/2), [Sch. 2 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/7) (see S.I. 2004/2357, art. 1(2))
[^key-2f00234e658998d6abf8ed76b4bc376e]: Words in s. 95(2) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 21(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/21/b); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-2f70c5baad393483688d7f3a82185f60]: [S. 102(2A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/102/2A) inserted (1.1.2010) by [Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29), [s. 211(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/211/2), [Sch. 21 para. 40(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/schedule/21/paragraph/40/a) (with [ss. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/29), [192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/192), [193](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/193)); [S.I. 2009/3250](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3250), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3250/article/2/h)
[^key-301cd6377b1b092764c3002b0ae47700]: Words in s. 11(5) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 6(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/6/4/b), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/b) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-3084019e8602cfd0f8c4215b64dcbfdc]: Words in s. 41(10) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/11); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-32a5be961323beca47e35fbe769c5f51]: Word in s. 81(3)(d) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [15(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/15/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-32b49395a00a6a460a1e8a8dcfca5205]: S. 120(3) inserted (22.9.2004) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 24(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/24/3); [S.I. 2004/2177](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/2) (with [arts. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/6), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/8))
[^key-3484d4fb7759bad94644517eed1d0702]: S. 30(6A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/10/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-3561222704e8d04da394c84641254ccf]: S. 50A(6) amended (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/1/1), [Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/4/paragraph/3/1/c)
[^key-373d6b4c42537063e72a57bf8c27700d]: [S. 97(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/97/4) inserted (3.4.2006) by [Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4), [s. 148(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/148/1), [Sch. 4 para. 91(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/schedule/4/paragraph/91/3); [S.I. 2006/1014](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/article/2/a), [Sch. 1 para. 11(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/schedule/1/paragraph/11/e)
[^key-388a2c2378d3cfde9f434672cdcb8a8b]: Words in s. 11(4) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 6(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/6/3), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/b) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-39a4ef38288be66d8d85e6711f9786c4]: Words in s. 130(1) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 9(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/9/2/a); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/i) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-3ba7cd96834a678196bfb11556f822dc]: Words in s. 51(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 33(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/33/4) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-3c08ffa32d3ae566c8013a1d775645c6]: Words in s. 124A(3) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/3)
[^key-3cbf835b970fb1cf1ee405dba7e0d675]: Words in s. 74(8) renumbered (1.10.2005) as s. 74(8)(a) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 13(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/13/2), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/c)
[^key-3cc25495058d797c283752b4adc96752]: Words in s. 72(1)(d) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/12) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-3d18ef5f46434d296ed5b77363c92180]: S. 63(4) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/3/1), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/e)
[^key-3de716bfed2636fc05228fb3e0b0b1c2]: S. 4(3) repealed (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 4(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/4/b), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(i)(l)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/i/l)
[^key-41a8061dcda4eda3c1ddd68a6f8a97c9]: S. 87 repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/6), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/i) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-42e55c6f4b22bbcfd3d68ad9d5745f99]: Words in s. 81(2)(c) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [15(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/15/2) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-441a3a179cb32c135907156c53c20210]: Words in s. 22(5)(a) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/8/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-459c059dd9c6ecc2f8dad7a9bb69e2c6]: S. 80(4)-(7) substituted for s. 80(4) (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/4); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/j)
[^key-466ed4de4b15e021ce274c323c8b742c]: Words in s. 77(5A) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/5/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-476c89806c887cca7229254e4183c2b1]: Words in [s. 106(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/106/2) substituted (1.10.2009) by [Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4), [s. 148(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/148/1), [Sch. 11 para. 23(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/schedule/11/paragraph/23/4); [S.I. 2009/1604](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1604), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1604/article/2/d)
[^key-48217ba81e7a8f4471b0d32089f29282]: S. 58(8)(b) and word inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 2(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/2/2/b), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/c)
[^key-48ad22c7ab04bd67a314cbe228901975]: Word in s. 124A(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/2)
[^key-494f04e964840ead6674be9103e8f72f]: S. 25(3) substituted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 8(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/8/1), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/3))
[^key-4a21f3a0e365f355309a22d447456316]: Words in s. 41(5)(a) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/5), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-4ae10e77292193494a3f635210299e5b]: Ss. 117A, 117B inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/18) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/1/1), [Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/4/paragraph/3/1/b)
[^key-4f2ffcbe70603a9b565dfdc9023cd6ed]: Word in s. 124A(5) inserted (1.10.2006) by [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/4/b)
[^key-4f49650a70cef18434ab7d634bb3f050]: Words in s. 50A(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 32(5)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/32/5/c) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-5130b3e5c71d563da6053ac8882fe69a]: S. 72(4A) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/4), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/f)
[^key-51b2ae62a9e342dfafdc6cc5f6bd995c]: S. 77(6) ceased to have effect (6.4.2005) by virtue of [The Patents (Translations) Rules 2005 (S.I. 2005/687)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/687), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/687/article/1)[rule 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/687/rule/2)[3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/687/rule/3)
[^key-53448a692b9a9cd1e3ac6108deafc431]: S. 83A inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/6) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-541032cf095080f4b8aa17878288edfb]: Word in s. 124A(5) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/4/a)
[^key-5512ea74f1eb23f1e907f014f18b4a7e]: Words in s. 77(5)(a) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/j)
[^key-5777cb05e22f2ed60f291a1fa10cc880]: Words in s. 72(1) inserted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/18); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/g)
[^key-57b45419e40dfea0db4cd72b797d1234]: S. 14(1A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [4(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/4/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-57bf6598bd3f5c1f6949a1031e42e73a]: Words in s. 93(a) substituted (6.4.2014) by [Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15), [s. 148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/148), [Sch. 13 para. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/schedule/13/paragraph/42) (with [s. 89](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/89)); [S.I. 2014/768](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/768), [art. 2(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/768/article/2/1/b)
[^key-5813e232b2a38b36d5b97866b11c7cd1]: Words in s. 32(11) repealed (4.4.2005) by [Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44), [s. 336(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44/section/336/3)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44/section/336/4), [Sch. 37 Pt. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44/schedule/37/part/6); [S.I. 2005/950](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/950), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/950/article/2/1), [Sch. 1 para. 44(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/950/schedule/1/paragraph/44/3) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/950/schedule/2)) (as explained (29.7.2005) by [S.I. 2005/2122](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2122), art. 2; and as amended: (14.7.2008) by [2008 c. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/4), Sch. 26 para. 78, Sch. 28 Pt. 2; [S.I. 2008/1586](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1586), Sch. 1 paras. 48(s), 50(2)(d); (30.11.2009) by [S.I. 2009/3111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3111), art. 2; (3.12.2012) by [S.I. 2012/2905](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2905), art. 4; (3.12.2012) by [2012 c. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/10), Sch. 14 para. 17; [S.I. 2012/2906](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2906), art. 2(l))
[^key-5964ee4fd868ac8ace2796712724faef]: S. 5(5)(aa) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/1/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-599cb275d579e08b828676c476992f89]: Word in s. 43(5) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/6/b), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-5a4aa8a333198ea8a977adc8873f4e3f]: Words in s. 72(2)(b) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 3(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/3/1/b); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-5ad48bb966f80c662216e028af95fc60]: S. 123(5) repealed (22.9.2004) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 26(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/26/4), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/2177](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/2) (with [arts. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/7), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/8))
[^key-5af4c405eb7d6b599b4652a969ffee9d]: Words in s. 58(6) renumbered as s. 58(6)(a) (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 2(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/2/2/a), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/c)
[^key-5da2d9c453f038193725a84d22e412d9]: Words in s. 89B(2) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/8); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/i) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-5f630a9482ea9d21690e5e5424e25e4f]: Words in s. 120(1) substituted (22.9.2004) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 24(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/24/2/a); [S.I. 2004/2177](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/2) (with [arts. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/6), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/8))
[^key-60d4cdddcdf3db50211c1dc8237673d9]: [S. 118(3C)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/118/3C) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 18(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/18/3), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/7))
[^key-6241f79a660fe14a012ac5edc68168b9]: Words in s. 62(3) substituted (29.4.2006) by [Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/article/1), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/schedule/2/paragraph/2)
[^key-6250c5dcba2d00c8608cfebc4395803f]: Word in s. 81(2)(b) substituted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 5(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/5/3/b); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/j)
[^key-62902103b6030f09369cc4d487a4855c]: S. 106(1A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 14(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/14/3)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/14/4), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/e) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-63462154cab889b2f4817d5f2a6138a6]: Words in s. 72(1) repealed (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/18), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(f)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/f/g)
[^key-63da0f1003490b029963251251074961]: Words in s. 106(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 14(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/14/2)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/14/4), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/e) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-63f863d75f3d5fe16908e291157285ff]: Words in s. 72(4) repealed (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/4), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(f)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/f/i)
[^key-64b4f6f4720f63d1abf34b99a9bc2fa0]: Words in s. 38(3) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 10(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/10/2); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-674012818b489f312d248f977ef8942d]: S. 5(2A)-(2C) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-681af16822344b87f4e63e94746b5c05]: Words in s. 89B(1)(b) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [16(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/16/2) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-6872b96f215e161db2fbb2bb16c18f56]: Words in s. 130(8) inserted (S.) (5.6.2010) by [The Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/220)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/220), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/220/article/1), [sch. para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/220/schedule/paragraph/5/a)
[^key-68fca6e3e5291c30af2994343459d1bd]: S. 50A(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 32(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/32/4) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-6a89a8b30783a7dc55e9eeb0c071102a]: [S. 102(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/102/5) substituted (1.1.2010) by [Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29), [s. 211(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/211/2), [Sch. 21 para. 40(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/schedule/21/paragraph/40/b) (with [ss. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/29), [192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/192), [193](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/193)); [S.I. 2009/3250](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3250), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3250/article/2/h)
[^key-6ad4f8659c751492b8997e756cc19330]: S. 107(4) substituted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/15), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/d) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/4))
[^key-6b5c1d9049d7f58ff097e2fa4c5bce3f]: S. 74B(2)(c) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 16(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/16/2), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-6b5ca4579e4ed844c55119c0a4324c0d]: S. 117A(7) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/2), [Sch. 2 para. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/23) (see S.I. 2004/2357, art. 1(2))
[^key-6bde54df9e342e50289001ef8b8ebefe]: Words in s. 75(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/19); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-6cc738d43678b4ee7da16871b02f054f]: S. 123(2A) inserted (22.9.2004) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 26(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/26/3); [S.I. 2004/2177](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/2) (with [arts. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/7), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/8))
[^key-6dba92d88bc105d08a3419a7994f0d1d]: Words in s. 92(1) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/8) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-6fa76b11c8534740c5a5ad97028e9e50]: Words in s. 60(6)(b) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [11(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/11/a) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-6fcf47afa76a2daba7d3607d346e3842]: Words in s. 5(2) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-70096ad9a85f303774abb4cd77896bd0]: Words in s. 130(1) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(9)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/9/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-71267cf836ed377affe971e38887b903]: Words in [s. 78(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/78/2) inserted (1.10.2017) by [Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14), [ss. 1(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14/section/1/6), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14/section/8); [S.I. 2017/771](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771), [reg. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771/regulation/2/1/a) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771/regulation/3))
[^key-714e10d9350a8a3a36ff2f17153c9f22]: Words in s. 120(1) substituted (22.9.2004) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 24(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/24/2/b); [S.I. 2004/2177](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/2) (with [arts. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/6), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/8))
[^key-7262a6c83be56ef3a8557b9e1d5ce4aa]: S. 124A inserted (1.4.2003) by [Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/512)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/512), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/512/article/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/512/article/2)
[^key-036ddd40f8628383b4216fab19c81597]: Words in s. 130(1) inserted (1.4.2003) by [Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/512)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/512), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/512/article/1), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/512/article/3)
[^key-72d87b9ec8161da542dbcb403dc5701d]: S. 28(3) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/9) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-7329d05681b3ad2fb6f6a9e686a3ed44]: Words in s. 41(5) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/4), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d/g) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-733dd9ee0888e65e5a7dc8423a15f0e6]: S. 4(2) repealed (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 4(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/4/b), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(i)(l)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/i/l)
[^key-77302c1c49cefcd0603bd6ae73a1c30c]: Words in s. 41(9) substituted (E.W.S.) (22.4.2014) by [Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22), [s. 61(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/section/61/3), [Sch. 9 para. 52](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/schedule/9/paragraph/52); [S.I. 2014/954](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954/article/2/c) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954/article/3)) (with transitional provisions and savings in [S.I. 2014/956](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/956), arts. 3-11)
[^key-77950cc3f16865ba7aece5a151c3cfe1]: Words in s. 58(8) renumbered as s. 58(8)(a) (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 2(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/2/2/b), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/c)
[^key-787e672e0fdb628492fa2eba5d02ec79]: Words in s. 53(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/34) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-78d23e622390e740d5bf38d0491ff27d]: S. 75(5) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 2(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/2/5), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/d)
[^key-798a1b8d198acbdef7c17efcaa9290fa]: Words in s. 22(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/8/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-7a391ede9686b9968989d68b615719d0]: S. 41(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/3), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-7abda5e0898333f248d59b30520e1011]: Words in s. 76(2) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [13(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/13/4) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43), [s. 199(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/section/199/1)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/section/199/4), [Sch. 11 para. 6(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/schedule/11/paragraph/6/4), [Sch. 14 Pt. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/schedule/14/part/4); [S.I. 2004/288](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288), [arts. 5(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288/article/5/2/d), [6(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288/article/6/2/c) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288/article/7)) (as amended by [S.I. 2004/866](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/866) and [S.I. 2005/2925](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2925)); [S.I. 2004/480](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480), [arts. 4(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480/article/4/2/d), [5(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480/article/5/2/c) (with [art. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480/article/6)) (as amended by [S.I. 2004/1019](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1019) and [S.I. 2006/345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/345))
[^key-7f5703531b266212a5240d059d8ad1f0]: Words in s. 41(4) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/4), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d/g) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-7fe26d7b3f76c21c0579066cf9e6b21a]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 1(2) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 16(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/16/3), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-8115e1350ddf75f28e5d37bd8ab3f2ba]: Words in s. 63(2) substituted (29.4.2006) by [Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/article/1), [Sch. 2 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/schedule/2/paragraph/3)
[^key-842446ea9aec6fef44c334256bd89a5c]: Words in s. 56(4)(a)(i) substituted (1.3.2007) by virtue of [National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43), [s. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/section/8/2), [Sch. 1 para. 58(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/schedule/1/paragraph/58/b) (with [Sch. 3 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/schedule/3/part/1))
[^key-860990f1e6f5dcc18930bc96f682f88a]: S. 77(10) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(5)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/5/c) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-8858de31e5af502c9f9711f0c9534e74]: S. 2(6) repealed (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/3), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(i)(l)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/i/l)
[^key-88acf3146491b938bda02781199b92ab]: S. 78(6)-(6C) substituted for s. 78(6) (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/3/3); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/j)
[^key-89d5034ab3ef2b671893de5f6b830c63]: Words in s. 50A(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 32(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/32/3) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-8a3a41ff8e482afa7377832016467d2a]: Words in s. 8(3)(c) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 6(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/6/1), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/b) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-8ae70cc76c2923732b98fab5dd6d74f9]: Words in s. 58(6) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/2) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-8c44a1ce67ebef46c92008fb104c60a1]: Words in s. 77(4A) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/5/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-8c62f547682af7d2d41a9cb854960ebf]: S. 23(1A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 7(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/7/2), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/c) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-8ced5ec5e277937850f7b27eaf960458]: S. 50A(7) amended (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/1/1), [Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/4/paragraph/3/1/e)
[^key-8d85f385c79a56bfcf2baff71ec397d1]: Ss. 15, 15A substituted for s. 15 (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/5) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-8df24d6ab84060dba6761937d774bbd8]: Word in s. 124A(7) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/6)
[^key-8eb9ba0056f60352ba4c99e8b17b55eb]: S. 20B(4A) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-907056e09e8fd6701c2c9da33c9a458e]: S. 23(3A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 7(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/7/3), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/c) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-90b2a0062c1f371cb735c78f97bc854a]: Words in s. 121 substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 25(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/25/d); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-91b3e3edcd7edaeb555793772d40662f]: Words in s. 74(1)(b) substituted (1.10.2017) by [Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14), [ss. 1(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14/section/1/5), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14/section/8); [S.I. 2017/771](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771), [reg. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771/regulation/2/1/a) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771/regulation/3))
[^key-94769147fc24f0e0479bb27b88f3e501]: Words in s. 128B(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2014) by [The Patents (Supplementary Protection Certificates) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2411)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411/regulation/1/2), [2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411/regulation/2/2)
[^key-94c040a76c8c171aa23ef32f1a7c0c75]: S. 76(1A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [13(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/13/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-9546234221e4b7fea8a9d69d9aeb4318]: Words in s. 62(1) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 15(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/15/1), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule) (with [art. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/5))
[^key-95bfd368e7d61a66ed61e3102d84de7d]: Words in s. 68 repealed (29.4.2006) by virtue of [Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/article/1), [Sch. 2 para. 4(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/schedule/2/paragraph/4/a), Sch. 4
[^key-95c188da4c93d6bb7ca0fb586408bedd]: Ss. 128A, 128B inserted (17.12.2007) by [The Patents (Compulsory Licensing and Supplementary Protection Certificates) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3293)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3293), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3293/regulation/1/2), [2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3293/regulation/2/2)
[^key-963ab020f1d720bbddb0f98c663526c1]: Words in s. 16(1) inserted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/6); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/g)
[^key-966601619fe328ba66bedf127b4dcac8]: Words in s. 121 substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 25(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/25/a); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-97bc8c2d5411189eb65091b22c11be20]: S. 58(9A) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/3/2), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/e)
[^key-983460d34980f282f0b9e80974710c3f]: S. 60(4) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/13), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-99d159ecaa43ad401e153793ca687209]: Words in s. 38(5) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/10/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-9a97fe54b886a3831cd43c9451496460]: Words in s. 4(1) repealed (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 4(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/4/a), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(i)(l)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/i/l)
[^key-9bbfe42fabf7e7f36d516acdb3c01817]: S. 124A(13)-(16) substituted for s. 124A(13)-(15) (1.10.2006) by [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/8)
[^key-9dd2865c758659039a9ece5bf66a0918]: Words in s. 78(5A) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/3/2); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/j) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/3))
[^key-9f423ffded26d286e93f1eca2ed995ec]: Words in s. 37(9) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 3(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/3/1/a); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-9fca98ea56119a209a1612d8f6fed978]: Words in s. 130(1) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/19) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-a150e770eb8e79ec1e9b7b0d60fea4f8]: Words in s. 61(7)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (22.4.2014) by [Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22), [s. 61(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/section/61/3), [Sch. 9 para. 52](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/schedule/9/paragraph/52); [S.I. 2014/954](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954/article/2/c) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954/article/3)) (with transitional provisions and savings in [S.I. 2014/956](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/956), arts. 3-11)
[^key-a26cfc6229c9bdcf810e3ad2c8885837]: Words in s. 41(9) substituted (6.4.2014) by [Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15), [s. 148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/148), [Sch. 13 para. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/schedule/13/paragraph/40) (with [s. 89](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/89)); [S.I. 2014/768](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/768), [art. 2(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/768/article/2/1/b)
[^key-a28f9efa248164acb96d37459b019018]: Words in s. 40(2)(c) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/2), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-a2b867c9b0b02334fa40cdf843f68a46]: Words in s. 18(2) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [7(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/7/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-a4910f16a77e577c19f0b7cf139de5ec]: S. 43(5A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/7), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-a8dfb96b23359c7c6779f1a662dc7e4a]: Words in s. 91(1)(a) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(7)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/7/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-abfcf4082337a934a7cefdb269019dd5]: Words in s. 107(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (22.4.2014) by [Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22), [s. 61(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/section/61/3), [Sch. 9 para. 52](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/schedule/9/paragraph/52); [S.I. 2014/954](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954/article/2/c) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954/article/3)) (with transitional provisions and savings in [S.I. 2014/956](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/956), arts. 3-11)
[^key-ad6115856221b6075cc8bcb1ae591031]: Words in s. 74A(1) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 16(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/16/1), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-aea2ea42c3cc187ea1e2a38fe5f046e0]: S. 86 repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/6), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/i) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-aeaf6448d88974103bbc99257c386053]: S. 131(f) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/28); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-aef831489d68faa7980dd3fca174ffa9]: Words in s. 60(6)(b) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [11(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/11/b) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-afeaae0c948c400acfb65a103edaa050]: S. 4A inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/1), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/a)
[^key-b0bddc923c5de46cd44d3301cd177cd8]: [S. 103](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/103) applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (23.12.2011) by [The Legal Services Act 2007 (Designation as a Licensing Authority) (No. 2) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2866)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2866), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2866/article/1/2), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2866/schedule/2)
[^key-b2a0a9dc440ae0dae886fff260444965]: S. 60(5)(j)(k) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/3) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-b2e48be2df8833e0b062e0c1a7fb29fc]: Words in s. 58(2) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/4/2); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-b35bfa790a9e00eacf7e4ffddc2d1b05]: S. 17 heading substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [6(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/6/2) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-b48dc9b08f9a32f97f65d9fefb3aaa62]: [S. 102A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/102A) repealed (1.1.2010) by [Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29), [s. 211(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/211/2), [Sch. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/schedule/23) (with [ss. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/29), [192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/192), [193](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/193)); [S.I. 2009/3250](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3250), [art. 2(i)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3250/article/2/i/iii)
[^key-b54a35e6f232c0c98d74474fae95b068]: Words in s. 51(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 33(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/33/3) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957/article/1), [Sch. para. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957/schedule/paragraph/2/b)
[^key-b612f2eebc246b69b1e0cd2b4ed64205]: Act modified (Isle of Man) (11.11.2013) by [The Patents (Isle of Man) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2602)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2602), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2602/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2602/schedule) (as amended (1.6.2016) by [The Patents (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/559)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/559), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/559/schedule) and as further amended (15.2.2017) by [The Patents (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/162)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/162), [arts. 1(2), 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/162/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/162/schedule) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/162/article/3)))
[^key-b9941e33a10a94255e4d1cf5e8840a01]: Words in s. 107(2) substituted (6.4.2014) by [Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15), [s. 148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/148), [Sch. 13 para. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/schedule/13/paragraph/43) (with [s. 89](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/89)); [S.I. 2014/768](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/768), [art. 2(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/768/article/2/1/b)
[^key-ba312c78cc7fd30c203783d085b9c8c7]: S. 62(1A) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 15(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/15/2), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-bad91802fc7ea59dedf2db15a34a9809]: Words in s. 70F inserted (1.10.2017) by [Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14), [ss. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14/section/1/3), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14/section/8); [S.I. 2017/771](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771), [reg. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771/regulation/2/2) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771/regulation/3))
[^key-bc2a88191d54b909d33981fb53cc7d87]: Words in s. 121 substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 25(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/25/b); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-bd515f7fee113a0236a002600115d7e8]: [S. 118(3)(aa)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/118/3/aa) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 18(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/18/1), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/7))
[^key-c1fcf162b11ecb3a772231e63b0c41f3]: Words in s. 56(4)(a)(iii) substituted (1.3.2007) by [National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43), [s. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/section/8/2), [Sch. 1 para. 58(c)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/schedule/1/paragraph/58/c/i) (with [Sch. 3 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/schedule/3/part/1))
[^key-c25c6afbbfccdda7568822cf0f59c123]: Act modified (10.6.2003) by [Patents Act 1977 (Isle of Man) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1249)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1249), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1249/article/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1249/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1249/schedule)
[^key-c2e73ba3414bcbe2a180f8509c170a2e]: Words in s. 92(5) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/8) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-c2fc39050437475407fe3e3619d0dc1e]: Words in s. 32(9) repealed (4.4.2005) by [Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44), [s. 336(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44/section/336/3)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44/section/336/4), [Sch. 37 Pt. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44/schedule/37/part/6); [S.I. 2005/950](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/950), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/950/article/2/1), [Sch. 1 para. 44(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/950/schedule/1/paragraph/44/3) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/950/schedule/2)) (as explained (29.7.2005) by [S.I. 2005/2122](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2122), art. 2; and as amended: (14.7.2008) by [2008 c. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/4), Sch. 26 para. 78, Sch. 28 Pt. 2; [S.I. 2008/1586](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1586), Sch. 1 paras. 48(s), 50(2)(d); (30.11.2009) by [S.I. 2009/3111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3111), art. 2; (3.12.2012) by [S.I. 2012/2905](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2905), art. 4; (3.12.2012) by [2012 c. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/10), Sch. 14 para. 17; [S.I. 2012/2906](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2906), art. 2(l))
[^key-c3348fa7da971541c96f631343182817]: Words in s. 23(1) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 7(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/7/1), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/c) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-c3b0a74ef592529337e0c03142ef3ef7]: Words in s. 5(5)(b) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/1/2); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-c581793954a0841b26ecea1e0606203d]: S. 124A(12) omitted (1.10.2006) by virtue of [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/7)
[^key-c636a6bcfdbcaa8280cb677ee88fcc18]: Word in s. 81(2)(c) substituted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 5(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/5/3/c); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/j)
[^key-c645518a87769b455da6b2f7301e3785]: Words in Sch. A3 para. 2 inserted (1.10.2017) by [Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14), [ss. 1(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14/section/1/8), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14/section/8); [S.I. 2017/771](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771), [reg. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771/regulation/2/2) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771/regulation/3))
[^key-c69bc181703eca93384cf691c0391f9a]: Words in s. 50A(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 32(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/32/5/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-c742aa345f2b03d2cc3b8de93eae7d8c]: S. 130(6)(d) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(9)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/9/c) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-c77aacbe0cacf9450f686b3383cfa67f]: Words in s. 50A(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 32(5)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/32/5/b) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-c823995e9c397f915b21bd04194d1403]: Words in s. 30(6) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [10(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/10/2/a) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-c94127f1421ed859aa7319e24f0a977f]: S. 14(10) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [4(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/4/4) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-c9f118f9d2beaa59617fb7c08da2f869]: Words in s. 43(5) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/6/a), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [6(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/6/4) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-ce952ebfea41b64669fa5f6ca716d102]: Words in s. 28(3) substituted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/8/3), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/3))
[^key-cec2375409a1ec8ab787375183e77815]: Words in s. 93(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (22.4.2014) by [Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22), [s. 61(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/section/61/3), [Sch. 9 para. 52](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/schedule/9/paragraph/52); [S.I. 2014/954](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954/article/2/c) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954/article/3)) (with transitional provisions and savings in [S.I. 2014/956](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/956), arts. 3-11)
[^key-d082f992ca6e0bbc91c5ee7bd5b6d8ef]: Words in s. 41(3) inserted (16.12.2004) by [Higher Education Act 2004 (c. 8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/8), [s. 52(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/8/section/52/2), [Sch. 6 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/8/schedule/6/paragraph/5); [S.I. 2004/3255](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3255), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3255/article/2)
[^key-d0df6470984dda556f785f1f1ac23a99]: Words in s. 77(4) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/5/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-d1c3a0d5f4c88b7d571cd280c0eab38b]: Words in s. 81(1) substituted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 5(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/5/2); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/j)
[^key-d21d6011feffda05921b42a648fc9427]: Words in s. 56(4)(a)(iii) substituted (1.3.2007) by virtue of [National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43), [s. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/section/8/2), [Sch. 1 para. 58(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/schedule/1/paragraph/58/c/ii) (with [Sch. 3 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/schedule/3/part/1))
[^key-d3bf9c28aa058b23ccb7befe6ad5ba34]: Sch. 4A inserted (17.12.2007) by [The Patents (Compulsory Licensing and Supplementary Protection Certificates) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3293)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3293), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3293/regulation/1/2), [2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3293/regulation/2/3)
[^key-d4da99ab6201ed41903eace92f0852c8]: S. 74(8)(b) and preceding word inserted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 13(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/13/2), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/c)
[^key-d6d67b15661722a225ae555fb3711ca2]: Words in s. 36(3)(a)(b) inserted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/9), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/b)
[^key-d7316c2500d49af0fe983089b2185b2f]: Words in s. 22(5)(c) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/8/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-d7f9ff62b7c2551c175e32ca422b9253]: Words in s. 60(7) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/5); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-d8d5e36752cb903fecced964e8a845f0]: S. 81(2)(a) and word repealed (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 5(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/5/3/a), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(i)(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/i/j)
[^key-da53f2609fc32d58f52a45f0ef97d5e9]: Words in s. 30(6) omitted (1.1.2005) by virtue of [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [10(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/10/2/b) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-dbe582d360fd9aa8dd610c4b970a8474]: S. 117(3)(4) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/17) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-dc029bfa2218ae4553c11f9e8c38529a]: Words in [s. 106(1A)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/106/1A/c) substituted (1.10.2017) by [Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14), [ss. 1(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14/section/1/7), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14/section/8); [S.I. 2017/771](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771), [reg. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771/regulation/2/1/a) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771/regulation/3))
[^key-dc6ae7bdcfcf20b8b367e98231ad8653]: S. 5(6) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/1/3); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-dcc51560830b68cfa9119af20874d2c7]: Ss. 74A, 74B and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 13(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/13/1), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/c)
[^key-ddacee7c091e852c299018e9dc27ca13]: Words in s. 12(6)(c) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 5(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/5/b); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-df2a0c7ef3de5e9ec3790f01cbefa681]: S. 60(6H) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/4) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8/3), [Sch. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/26); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [arts. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/3/1), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8), [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/12)); S.I. 2004/3233, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-5)
[^key-e1c7654a5847aaa37b56cffa7b4c0f97]: S. 118A repealed (1.6.2014) by [The Copyright (Public Administration) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1385)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1385), [regs. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1385/regulation/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1385/regulation/3/1)
[^key-e3cb721c0abbe241b5556a656e439939]: S. 60(5)(i) inserted (30.10.2005) by [Medicines (Marketing Authorisations Etc.) Amendment Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2759)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2759), [regs. 1(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2759/regulation/1/a), [3(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2759/regulation/3/a)
[^key-e3fba28dec35bf7591f91834734931fb]: Word in s. 50A(1)(a) inserted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 32(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/32/2) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-e50c48c2e56be1861c024eeb4950361f]: S. 77(5A) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/6); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/8))
[^key-e5b341c48eee4915cc64262e71141247]: Words in [s. 103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/103/2) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/22), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-e5d9f0fc0ab2f498cce79b54f54919f8]: Words in s. 89B(5) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [16(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/16/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-e62e1679f1a8a77f24591f35d7e5448c]: Word in s. 130(1) substituted (1.10.2013) by [Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22), [s. 61(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/section/61/3), [Sch. 9 para. 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/schedule/9/paragraph/27); [S.I. 2013/1725](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1725), [art. 3(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1725/article/3/c)
[^key-e67d792734632fb0a75c92a6580dd47d]: Words in s. 25(4) substituted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/8/2), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/3))
[^key-e898fc9fc36b05369e1f634427a131c4]: Words in s. 18(1) omitted (1.1.2005) by virtue of [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [7(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/7/2) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-eaa336ddafc4d6153523203f4cff8a22]: Words in s. 11(5) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 6(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/6/4/a), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/b) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-eafa3beaf2cd49e41b3ad8b18b6c2e30]: Words in s. 12(6)(a) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/5/a); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-eb974bffe8901898fc9fbbdd784c6aac]: S. 58(6)(b) and word inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 2(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/2/2/a), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/c)
[^key-ebf8a2a9c4a8cba05ad6f0d9096713f5]: Words in s. 130(1) substituted (29.4.2006) by [Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/article/1), [Sch. 2 para. 5(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/schedule/2/paragraph/5/1) (with [reg. 5(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/regulation/5/2))
[^key-ec3fa4d00d2a4ca6421c9e1daacf5cc4]: Words in [s. 97(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/97/2) substituted (3.4.2006) by [Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4), [s. 148(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/148/1), [Sch. 4 para. 91(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/schedule/4/paragraph/91/2); [S.I. 2006/1014](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/article/2/a), [Sch. 1 para. 11(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/schedule/1/paragraph/11/e)
[^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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/1/1), [Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/4/paragraph/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/1/1), [Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/4/paragraph/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/1/1), [Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/4/paragraph/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/1/1), [Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/4/paragraph/3/1/e)
[^key-ef06bdf36a5a46c01c44d79eeb471c2d]: S. 24(4) inserted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/9); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/g)
[^key-ef10e31408984a203b5699d4383d7483]: S. 46(3)(d) substituted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 8(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/8/4/a), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/a)
[^key-f1fcc7cffa996ce759e5f3cf2da6fc5e]: Ss. 20A, 20B inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/8) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-f2c9dd369a8da1cd76a2d90ed70fd394]: Words in s. 61(7)(a) substituted (6.4.2014) by [Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15), [s. 148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/148), [Sch. 13 para. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/schedule/13/paragraph/41) (with [s. 89](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/89)); [S.I. 2014/768](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/768), [art. 2(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/768/article/2/1/b)
[^key-f387cc5bd1cf8bab9f1036a39e4360bc]: Words in s. 50A(2)(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 32(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/32/3) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43), [s. 199(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/section/199/1)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/section/199/4), [Sch. 11 para. 6(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/schedule/11/paragraph/6/3); [S.I. 2004/288](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288), [art. 5(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288/article/5/2/d) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288/article/7)) (as amended by [S.I. 2004/866](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/866) and [S.I. 2005/2925](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2925)); [S.I. 2004/480](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480), [art. 4(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480/article/4/2/d) (with [art. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480/article/6)) (as amended by [S.I. 2004/1019](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1019) and [S.I. 2006/345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/345))
[^key-f5d5bede0dc4f3c18619209b35a44018]: S. 76(4) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [13(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/13/5) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-f6c8c05b8c9ae33ab50e742cc0ec198f]: Words in s. 95(1) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 21(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/21/a), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-f7051f204c81f2983a712b81f51c8399]: Words in s. 53(2) inserted (20.6.2003) by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 8(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [arts. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8) [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/12))
[^key-f96937551c4bbc34f9e7c4a286074c1a]: S. 50A(6) amended (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/1/1), [Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/4/paragraph/3/1/d)
[^key-f7051f204c81f2983a712b81f51c8399]: Words in s. 53(2) inserted (20.6.2003) by [Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 8(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8/4); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [arts. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8) [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43), [s. 199(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/section/199/1)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/section/199/4), [Sch. 11 para. 6(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/schedule/11/paragraph/6/3); [S.I. 2004/288](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288), [art. 5(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288/article/5/2/d) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288/article/7)) (as amended by [S.I. 2004/866](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/866) and [S.I. 2005/2925](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2925)); [S.I. 2004/480](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480), [art. 4(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480/article/4/2/d) (with [art. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480/article/6)) (as amended by [S.I. 2004/1019](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1019) and [S.I. 2006/345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957/article/1), [Sch. para. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957/schedule/paragraph/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43), [s. 199(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/section/199/1)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/section/199/4), [Sch. 11 para. 6(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/schedule/11/paragraph/6/4), [Sch. 14 Pt. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/schedule/14/part/4); [S.I. 2004/288](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288), [arts. 5(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288/article/5/2/d), [6(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288/article/6/2/c) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288/article/7)) (as amended by [S.I. 2004/866](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/866) and [S.I. 2005/2925](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2925)); [S.I. 2004/480](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480), [arts. 4(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480/article/4/2/d), [5(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480/article/5/2/c) (with [art. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480/article/6)) (as amended by [S.I. 2004/1019](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1019) and [S.I. 2006/345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957/article/1), [Sch. para. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957/schedule/paragraph/2/c)
[^key-32b49395a00a6a460a1e8a8dcfca5205]: S. 120(3) inserted (22.9.2004) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 24(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/24/3); [S.I. 2004/2177](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/2) (with [arts. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/6), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/8))
[^key-5f630a9482ea9d21690e5e5424e25e4f]: Words in s. 120(1) substituted (22.9.2004) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 24(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/24/2/a); [S.I. 2004/2177](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/2) (with [arts. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/6), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/8))
[^key-714e10d9350a8a3a36ff2f17153c9f22]: Words in s. 120(1) substituted (22.9.2004) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 24(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/24/2/b); [S.I. 2004/2177](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/2) (with [arts. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/6), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/8))
[^key-6cc738d43678b4ee7da16871b02f054f]: S. 123(2A) inserted (22.9.2004) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 26(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/26/3); [S.I. 2004/2177](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/2) (with [arts. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/7), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/8))
[^key-1642705ae2b560944f21d0b606f17ab9]: S. 123(4) repealed (22.9.2004) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 26(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/26/4), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/2177](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/2) (with [arts. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/7), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/8))
[^key-5ad48bb966f80c662216e028af95fc60]: S. 123(5) repealed (22.9.2004) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 26(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/26/4), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/2177](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/2) (with [arts. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/7), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2177/article/8))
[^key-d082f992ca6e0bbc91c5ee7bd5b6d8ef]: Words in s. 41(3) inserted (16.12.2004) by [Higher Education Act 2004 (c. 8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/8), [s. 52(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/8/section/52/2), [Sch. 6 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/8/schedule/6/paragraph/5); [S.I. 2004/3255](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3255), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3255/article/2)
[^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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40), [s. 279](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/279), [Sch. 25 para. 8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/25/paragraph/8/3), [Sch. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/26); [S.I. 2003/1397](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/schedule) (with [arts. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/3/1), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/8), [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1397/article/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [6(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/6/2) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-17e440639015c28911f8b869c21fc486]: Words in s. 22 heading substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/8/2); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-1c229d651672ea31e35aca886f5ed0f2]: Words in s. 106 heading repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-6fcf47afa76a2daba7d3607d346e3842]: Words in s. 5(2) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-674012818b489f312d248f977ef8942d]: S. 5(2A)-(2C) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-8a3a41ff8e482afa7377832016467d2a]: Words in s. 8(3)(c) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 6(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/6/1), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/b) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-01c4917bfac50cda171d41f16ef2716b]: S. 11(3A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 6(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/6/2), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/b) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-388a2c2378d3cfde9f434672cdcb8a8b]: Words in s. 11(4) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 6(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/6/3), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/b) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-eaa336ddafc4d6153523203f4cff8a22]: Words in s. 11(5) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 6(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/6/4/a), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/b) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-301cd6377b1b092764c3002b0ae47700]: Words in s. 11(5) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 6(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/6/4/b), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/b) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-eafa3beaf2cd49e41b3ad8b18b6c2e30]: Words in s. 12(6)(a) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/5/a); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-ddacee7c091e852c299018e9dc27ca13]: Words in s. 12(6)(c) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 5(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/5/b); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/4/2) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-57b45419e40dfea0db4cd72b797d1234]: S. 14(1A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [4(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/4/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-c94127f1421ed859aa7319e24f0a977f]: S. 14(10) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [4(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/4/4) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-2db767c75b0fe43d09cd0a42efeff92a]: S. 17(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [6(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/6/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [6(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/6/4) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-e898fc9fc36b05369e1f634427a131c4]: Words in s. 18(1) omitted (1.1.2005) by virtue of [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [7(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/7/2) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-a2b867c9b0b02334fa40cdf843f68a46]: Words in s. 18(2) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [7(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/7/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-14acf9b1fb79f237503fd149db84a0fc]: Words in s. 18(4) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [7(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/7/4) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-8d85f385c79a56bfcf2baff71ec397d1]: Ss. 15, 15A substituted for s. 15 (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/5) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-f1fcc7cffa996ce759e5f3cf2da6fc5e]: Ss. 20A, 20B inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/8) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-2e0ae673db9fac4026596e54643ae03e]: S. 20B(6A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/2), [Sch. 2 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/8/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-441a3a179cb32c135907156c53c20210]: Words in s. 22(5)(a) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/8/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-d7316c2500d49af0fe983089b2185b2f]: Words in s. 22(5)(c) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/8/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-fb4ff4b44edf5e701453cf91a9e586b5]: Words in s. 130(1) inserted (1.1.2005 for specified purposes, 13.12.2007 for specified purposes) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 9(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/9/2/b); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/j) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9)); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/k) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/3))
[^key-fc84deb5162e425672b435cee9c7ffa9]: Words in s. 56(4)(a)(ai) substituted (1.3.2007) by [National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43), [s. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/section/8/2), [Sch. 1 para. 58(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/schedule/1/paragraph/58/a) (with [Sch. 3 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/schedule/3/part/1))
[^key-fcd141455cb6b8ea8dbf104a85d3f6a3]: S. 71 crossheading inserted (1.10.2017) by [Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14), [ss. 1(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14/section/1/4), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/14/section/8); [S.I. 2017/771](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771), [reg. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771/regulation/2/1/a) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/771/regulation/3))
[^key-fced5606e3890fb7c54163103cf8097f]: Word in s. 130(8) substituted (S.) (5.6.2010) by [The Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/220)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/220), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/220/article/1), [sch. para. 5(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/220/schedule/paragraph/5/b)
[^key-fdb11873f7ec18d6319835177c84a103]: S. 123(2)(i) substituted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 26(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/26/2); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/g)
[^key-feadedbd929e2fc6a94fd377888ba9d6]: S. 50A(8) inserted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 32(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/32/6) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-fefaa104f502dec6675917f8865c1ca1]: Sch. 4A para. 8 and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2014) by [The Patents (Supplementary Protection Certificates) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2411)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411/regulation/1/2), [2(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411/regulation/2/3/b)
[^key-ffe575d4ca849da0f1cc036dead45129]: Words in s. 22(5)(d) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/8/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-4ae10e77292193494a3f635210299e5b]: Ss. 117A, 117B inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/18) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-e5b341c48eee4915cc64262e71141247]: Words in [s. 103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/103/2) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/22), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-1e8e6cec6135aba251d9e7ee6c4bff63]: Words in [s. 105(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/105/2) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/22), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-63da0f1003490b029963251251074961]: Words in s. 106(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 14(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/14/2)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/14/4), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/e) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-62902103b6030f09369cc4d487a4855c]: S. 106(1A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 14(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/14/3)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/14/4), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/e) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-dbe582d360fd9aa8dd610c4b970a8474]: S. 117(3)(4) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/17) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-6b5ca4579e4ed844c55119c0a4324c0d]: S. 117A(7) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/2), [Sch. 2 para. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 25(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/25/a); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-bc2a88191d54b909d33981fb53cc7d87]: Words in s. 121 substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 25(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/25/b); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-90b2a0062c1f371cb735c78f97bc854a]: Words in s. 121 substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 25(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/25/d); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-028939519ed3a65e96daa88484afa51a]: Words in s. 121 repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 25(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/25/c), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-091fd31059700ef58504d775a375b89f]: Words in s. 130(1) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 27(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/27/a), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-00f755e634291c15bca9b8ea28344993]: Words in s. 130(1) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 27(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/27/b), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-39a4ef38288be66d8d85e6711f9786c4]: Words in s. 130(1) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 9(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/9/2/a); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/i) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-1a41ae5b190aae54645d815b9edd842d]: S. 130(4A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 9(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/9/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/i) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-9fca98ea56119a209a1612d8f6fed978]: Words in s. 130(1) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/19) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^M_C_0ac61d74-f506-4e41-9b23-99d70f99a3ed]: S. 53(2) modified (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/1/1), [Sch. 4 para. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/4/paragraph/3/2) (as amended (1.4.2014) by S.I. 2014/891, arts. 1, 19(2) (with arts. 20-23))
[^M_F_076f7aef-3dba-40d4-c90b-5cd2a5219131]: S. 60(6D)-(6G) inserted (1.10.2014) by [The Legislative Reform (Patents) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1997)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1997), arts. 1(2), 2
[^M_F_161b7228-57de-4cb4-9181-9ec5f8396ec2]: Words in s. 22(6) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [Sch. 8 para. 4(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/8/paragraph/4/b); S.I. 2004/3205, art. 2(k) (with art. 9)
[^M_F_25ae3257-c9a3-4b8a-d8c0-d3b39f330084]: Words in s. 56(4)(a)(ai) inserted (1.4.2004) by [Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/957)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957/article/1), [Sch. para. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957/schedule/paragraph/2/a)
[^M_F_6f81ca85-fa86-44f6-e560-fecb2381df95]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 7(a) substituted (1.10.2014) by [The Patents (Supplementary Protection Certificates) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2411)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411/regulation/1/2), [2(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411/regulation/2/3/b)
[^M_F_7fc6c216-aa47-4d18-b87e-8ca7c3fdad37]: Words in s. 51 heading substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 33(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/33/4) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^M_F_9d1153d5-2320-4aa5-ccbd-8b497111f6c9]: Words substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 21(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/21/4)
[^M_F_aae29e79-1bf6-4119-af2b-a8f141f5d658]: S. 56(4)(a)(ai) inserted (1.4.2004) by [Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43), [s. 199(1)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/section/199/1/4), [Sch. 11 para. 6(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/schedule/11/paragraph/6/2); [S.I. 2004/288](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288), [art. 5(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288/article/5/2/d) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288/article/7)) (as amended by [S.I. 2004/866](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/866) and [S.I. 2005/2925](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2925)); [S.I. 2004/480](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480), [art. 4(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480/article/4/2/d) (with [art. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480/article/6)) (as amended by [S.I. 2004/1019](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1019) and [S.I. 2006/345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/345)))
[^M_F_d77ee931-cfd1-4af7-95da-4ea939ffbc3e]: Words in s. 22(6)(a) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [Sch. 8 para. 4(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/8/paragraph/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [Sch. 8 para. 4(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/8/paragraph/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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 7(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/7/1), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/c) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-8c62f547682af7d2d41a9cb854960ebf]: S. 23(1A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 7(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/7/2), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/c) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-907056e09e8fd6701c2c9da33c9a458e]: S. 23(3A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 7(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/7/3), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/c) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-72d87b9ec8161da542dbcb403dc5701d]: S. 28(3) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/9) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-c823995e9c397f915b21bd04194d1403]: Words in s. 30(6) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [10(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/10/2/a) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-da53f2609fc32d58f52a45f0ef97d5e9]: Words in s. 30(6) omitted (1.1.2005) by virtue of [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [10(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/10/2/b) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-3484d4fb7759bad94644517eed1d0702]: S. 30(6A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/10/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-64b4f6f4720f63d1abf34b99a9bc2fa0]: Words in s. 38(3) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 10(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/10/2); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-99d159ecaa43ad401e153793ca687209]: Words in s. 38(5) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/10/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-26bc8d10297bd03f84027908952f6f07]: S. 40(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/1), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-a28f9efa248164acb96d37459b019018]: Words in s. 40(2)(c) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/2), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-7a391ede9686b9968989d68b615719d0]: S. 41(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/3), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-7f5703531b266212a5240d059d8ad1f0]: Words in s. 41(4) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/4), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d/g) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-7329d05681b3ad2fb6f6a9e686a3ed44]: Words in s. 41(5) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/4), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d/g) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-4a21f3a0e365f355309a22d447456316]: Words in s. 41(5)(a) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/5), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-3084019e8602cfd0f8c4215b64dcbfdc]: Words in s. 41(10) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/11); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-c9f118f9d2beaa59617fb7c08da2f869]: Words in s. 43(5) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/6/a), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-599cb275d579e08b828676c476992f89]: Word in s. 43(5) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/6/b), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-a4910f16a77e577c19f0b7cf139de5ec]: S. 43(5A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 10(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/7), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1) (with [s. 10(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/10/8)); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-13ffa33da8c0ae4ab35c28f50fa33ce6]: S. 53(1) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/12), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-983460d34980f282f0b9e80974710c3f]: S. 60(4) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/13), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-6fa76b11c8534740c5a5ad97028e9e50]: Words in s. 60(6)(b) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [11(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/11/a) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-aef831489d68faa7980dd3fca174ffa9]: Words in s. 60(6)(b) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [11(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/11/b) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-043c32afd972606bf95d46296adf830c]: S. 61(7) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/11), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-1dfabacc7db9f5bbfdf4e69d086d7d02]: Word in s. 61(4)(b) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/14); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-7d6f5be63d1c7aaf47c315bd069422d7]: S. 70(2)(2A) substituted for s. 70(2) (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 12(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/12/2), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-ca7ea4912211861c2fb676fa7bad245a]: S. 70(6) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 12(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/12/5), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-4be346f3f85d2244ceef1cf6f8682d4d]: S. 70(4) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 12(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/12/3), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-688434d8e24b40cae4de040c118215dd]: S. 70(5) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 12(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/12/4), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/d) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-bf200cca224f8ac0b12cbdbbc1e4954e]: Word in s. 70(3)(c) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/17); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-3cc25495058d797c283752b4adc96752]: Words in s. 72(1)(d) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/12) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-6bde54df9e342e50289001ef8b8ebefe]: Words in s. 75(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/19); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-2359d8d569ac8b9cc0b7fc8281f7f16a]: Words in s. 76(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [13(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/13/2) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-94c040a76c8c171aa23ef32f1a7c0c75]: S. 76(1A) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [13(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/13/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-7abda5e0898333f248d59b30520e1011]: Words in s. 76(2) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [13(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/13/4) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-f5d5bede0dc4f3c18619209b35a44018]: S. 76(4) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [13(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/13/5) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-20d1f8473821566cb5c11d725690f204]: Words in s. 78(3)(b) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/14) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-42e55c6f4b22bbcfd3d68ad9d5745f99]: Words in s. 81(2)(c) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [15(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/15/2) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-32a5be961323beca47e35fbe769c5f51]: Word in s. 81(3)(d) inserted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [15(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/15/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-aea2ea42c3cc187ea1e2a38fe5f046e0]: S. 86 repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/6), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/i) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-41a8061dcda4eda3c1ddd68a6f8a97c9]: S. 87 repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/6), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/i) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-080d79033beb6a9068e2472e1a1b3c05]: S. 89(4) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/7), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/i) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-681af16822344b87f4e63e94746b5c05]: Words in s. 89B(1)(b) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [16(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/16/2) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-e5d9f0fc0ab2f498cce79b54f54919f8]: Words in s. 89B(5) substituted (1.1.2005) by [The Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2357)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/1/2), [16(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/16/3) (with [arts. 20-23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2357/article/20))
[^key-5da2d9c453f038193725a84d22e412d9]: Words in s. 89B(2) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/8); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/i) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-243e5fcf0520ad8dca6243ca71c7b00d]: Words in s. 91(1) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/20); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-f6c8c05b8c9ae33ab50e742cc0ec198f]: Words in s. 95(1) repealed (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 21(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/21/a), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(g)(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/g/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-2f00234e658998d6abf8ed76b4bc376e]: Words in s. 95(2) substituted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 21(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/21/b); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-aeaf6448d88974103bbc99257c386053]: S. 131(f) inserted (1.1.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/28); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/k) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9))
[^key-c2fc39050437475407fe3e3619d0dc1e]: Words in s. 32(9) repealed (4.4.2005) by [Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44), [s. 336(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44/section/336/3)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44/section/336/4), [Sch. 37 Pt. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44/schedule/37/part/6); [S.I. 2005/950](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/950), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/950/article/2/1), [Sch. 1 para. 44(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/950/schedule/1/paragraph/44/3) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/950/schedule/2)) (as explained (29.7.2005) by [S.I. 2005/2122](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2122), art. 2; and as amended: (14.7.2008) by [2008 c. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/4), Sch. 26 para. 78, Sch. 28 Pt. 2; [S.I. 2008/1586](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1586), Sch. 1 paras. 48(s), 50(2)(d); (30.11.2009) by [S.I. 2009/3111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3111), art. 2; (3.12.2012) by [S.I. 2012/2905](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2905), art. 4; (3.12.2012) by [2012 c. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/10), Sch. 14 para. 17; [S.I. 2012/2906](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2906), art. 2(l))
[^key-5813e232b2a38b36d5b97866b11c7cd1]: Words in s. 32(11) repealed (4.4.2005) by [Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44), [s. 336(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44/section/336/3)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44/section/336/4), [Sch. 37 Pt. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44/schedule/37/part/6); [S.I. 2005/950](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/950), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/950/article/2/1), [Sch. 1 para. 44(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/950/schedule/1/paragraph/44/3) (with [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/950/schedule/2)) (as explained (29.7.2005) by [S.I. 2005/2122](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2122), art. 2; and as amended: (14.7.2008) by [2008 c. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/4), Sch. 26 para. 78, Sch. 28 Pt. 2; [S.I. 2008/1586](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1586), Sch. 1 paras. 48(s), 50(2)(d); (30.11.2009) by [S.I. 2009/3111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3111), art. 2; (3.12.2012) by [S.I. 2012/2905](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2905), art. 4; (3.12.2012) by [2012 c. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/10), Sch. 14 para. 17; [S.I. 2012/2906](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2906), art. 2(l))
[^key-51b2ae62a9e342dfafdc6cc5f6bd995c]: S. 77(6) ceased to have effect (6.4.2005) by virtue of [The Patents (Translations) Rules 2005 (S.I. 2005/687)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/687), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/687/article/1)[rule 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/687/rule/2)[3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/687/rule/3)
[^key-dcc51560830b68cfa9119af20874d2c7]: Ss. 74A, 74B and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 13(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/13/1), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/c)
[^key-6ad4f8659c751492b8997e756cc19330]: S. 107(4) substituted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/15), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/d) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/4))
[^key-963ab020f1d720bbddb0f98c663526c1]: Words in s. 16(1) inserted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/6); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/g)
[^key-ef06bdf36a5a46c01c44d79eeb471c2d]: S. 24(4) inserted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/9); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/g)
[^key-494f04e964840ead6674be9103e8f72f]: S. 25(3) substituted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 8(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/8/1), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/3))
[^key-e67d792734632fb0a75c92a6580dd47d]: Words in s. 25(4) substituted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/8/2), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/3))
[^key-ce952ebfea41b64669fa5f6ca716d102]: Words in s. 28(3) substituted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/8/3), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/3))
[^key-257e6a94f558c911c41fe3b2599f59fb]: S. 32(2)(ba) inserted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 13(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/13/3), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/c)
[^key-ef10e31408984a203b5699d4383d7483]: S. 46(3)(d) substituted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 8(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/8/4/a), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/a)
[^key-2393c859a5b245df506346a79be87bdd]: S. 46(3B) inserted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 8(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/8/4/b), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/a)
[^key-00b736f1d8502ba53fd7a571a2b411d9]: Words in s. 62(2) substituted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/15); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/g)
[^key-63462154cab889b2f4817d5f2a6138a6]: Words in s. 72(1) repealed (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/18), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(f)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/f/g)
[^key-5777cb05e22f2ed60f291a1fa10cc880]: Words in s. 72(1) inserted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/18); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/g)
[^key-3cbf835b970fb1cf1ee405dba7e0d675]: Words in s. 74(8) renumbered (1.10.2005) as s. 74(8)(a) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 13(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/13/2), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/c)
[^key-d4da99ab6201ed41903eace92f0852c8]: S. 74(8)(b) and preceding word inserted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 13(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/13/2), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/c)
[^key-fdb11873f7ec18d6319835177c84a103]: S. 123(2)(i) substituted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 26(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/26/2); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/g)
[^key-d6d67b15661722a225ae555fb3711ca2]: Words in s. 36(3)(a)(b) inserted (1.10.2005) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/9), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2005/2471](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2471/article/2/b)
[^key-e3cb721c0abbe241b5556a656e439939]: S. 60(5)(i) inserted (30.10.2005) by [Medicines (Marketing Authorisations Etc.) Amendment Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2759)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2759), [regs. 1(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2759/regulation/1/a), [3(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2759/regulation/3/a)
[^key-29528d3f115fdda3d71278bb8d6a3e7f]: Words in s. 60(7) inserted (30.10.2005) by [Medicines (Marketing Authorisations Etc.) Amendment Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2759)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2759), [regs. 1(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2759/regulation/1/a), [3(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2759/regulation/3/b)
[^key-373d6b4c42537063e72a57bf8c27700d]: [S. 97(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/97/4) inserted (3.4.2006) by [Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4), [s. 148(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/148/1), [Sch. 4 para. 91(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/schedule/4/paragraph/91/3); [S.I. 2006/1014](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/article/2/a), [Sch. 1 para. 11(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/schedule/1/paragraph/11/e)
[^key-ec3fa4d00d2a4ca6421c9e1daacf5cc4]: Words in [s. 97(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/97/2) substituted (3.4.2006) by [Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4), [s. 148(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/148/1), [Sch. 4 para. 91(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/schedule/4/paragraph/91/2); [S.I. 2006/1014](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/article/2/a), [Sch. 1 para. 11(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/schedule/1/paragraph/11/e)
[^key-6241f79a660fe14a012ac5edc68168b9]: Words in s. 62(3) substituted (29.4.2006) by [Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/article/1), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/schedule/2/paragraph/2)
[^key-8115e1350ddf75f28e5d37bd8ab3f2ba]: Words in s. 63(2) substituted (29.4.2006) by [Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/article/1), [Sch. 2 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/schedule/2/paragraph/3)
[^key-95bfd368e7d61a66ed61e3102d84de7d]: Words in s. 68 repealed (29.4.2006) by virtue of [Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/article/1), [Sch. 2 para. 4(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/schedule/2/paragraph/4/a), Sch. 4
[^key-036d8aad614b6bb57c0f63c2aca7ea9a]: Words in s. 68 inserted (29.4.2006) by [Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/article/1), [Sch. 2 para. 4(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/schedule/2/paragraph/4/b)
[^key-ebf8a2a9c4a8cba05ad6f0d9096713f5]: Words in s. 130(1) substituted (29.4.2006) by [Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1028)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/article/1), [Sch. 2 para. 5(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/schedule/2/paragraph/5/1) (with [reg. 5(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1028/regulation/5/2))
[^key-48ad22c7ab04bd67a314cbe228901975]: Word in s. 124A(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/2)
[^key-3c08ffa32d3ae566c8013a1d775645c6]: Words in s. 124A(3) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/3)
[^key-541032cf095080f4b8aa17878288edfb]: Word in s. 124A(5) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/4/a)
[^key-4f2ffcbe70603a9b565dfdc9023cd6ed]: Word in s. 124A(5) inserted (1.10.2006) by [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/4/b)
[^key-021fc108e345ab23ca71a93fee024320]: Word in s. 124A(6) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/5)
[^key-8df24d6ab84060dba6761937d774bbd8]: Word in s. 124A(7) substituted (1.10.2006) by [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/6)
[^key-9bbfe42fabf7e7f36d516acdb3c01817]: S. 124A(13)-(16) substituted for s. 124A(13)-(15) (1.10.2006) by [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/8)
[^key-0b41323c94dafb8afb6f7bca6c2e60d0]: S. 124A(9)(10) omitted (1.10.2006) by virtue of [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/7)
[^key-c581793954a0841b26ecea1e0606203d]: S. 124A(12) omitted (1.10.2006) by virtue of [Registered Designs Act 1949 and Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1229)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/1), [4(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1229/article/4/7)
[^M_F_9d1153d5-2320-4aa5-ccbd-8b497111f6c9]: Words substituted by [Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48, SIF 67A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48), [s. 295](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/295), [Sch. 5 para. 21(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/schedule/5/paragraph/21/4)
[^M_F_aae29e79-1bf6-4119-af2b-a8f141f5d658]: S. 56(4)(a)(ai) inserted (1.4.2004) by [Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43), [s. 199(1)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/section/199/1/4), [Sch. 11 para. 6(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/43/schedule/11/paragraph/6/2); [S.I. 2004/288](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288), [art. 5(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288/article/5/2/d) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/288/article/7)) (as amended by [S.I. 2004/866](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/866) and [S.I. 2005/2925](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2925)); [S.I. 2004/480](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480), [art. 4(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480/article/4/2/d) (with [art. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/480/article/6)) (as amended by [S.I. 2004/1019](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1019) and [S.I. 2006/345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/345)))
[^M_F_25ae3257-c9a3-4b8a-d8c0-d3b39f330084]: Words in s. 56(4)(a)(ai) inserted (1.4.2004) by [Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/957)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957/article/1), [Sch. para. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/957/schedule/paragraph/2/a)
[^key-fc84deb5162e425672b435cee9c7ffa9]: Words in s. 56(4)(a)(ai) substituted (1.3.2007) by [National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43), [s. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/section/8/2), [Sch. 1 para. 58(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/schedule/1/paragraph/58/a) (with [Sch. 3 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/schedule/3/part/1))
[^key-842446ea9aec6fef44c334256bd89a5c]: Words in s. 56(4)(a)(i) substituted (1.3.2007) by virtue of [National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43), [s. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/section/8/2), [Sch. 1 para. 58(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/schedule/1/paragraph/58/b) (with [Sch. 3 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/schedule/3/part/1))
[^key-c1fcf162b11ecb3a772231e63b0c41f3]: Words in s. 56(4)(a)(iii) substituted (1.3.2007) by [National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43), [s. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/section/8/2), [Sch. 1 para. 58(c)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/schedule/1/paragraph/58/c/i) (with [Sch. 3 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/schedule/3/part/1))
[^key-d21d6011feffda05921b42a648fc9427]: Words in s. 56(4)(a)(iii) substituted (1.3.2007) by virtue of [National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43), [s. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/section/8/2), [Sch. 1 para. 58(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/schedule/1/paragraph/58/c/ii) (with [Sch. 3 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/43/schedule/3/part/1))
[^key-fb4ff4b44edf5e701453cf91a9e586b5]: Words in s. 130(1) inserted (1.1.2005 for specified purposes, 13.12.2007 for specified purposes) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 9(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/9/2/b); [S.I. 2004/3205](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/2/j) (with [art. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3205/article/9)); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/k) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/3))
[^key-afeaae0c948c400acfb65a103edaa050]: S. 4A inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/1), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/a)
[^key-1225aa8783c804b236b0a4a4c2b9ab5b]: Words in s. 1(1)(d) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(l)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/l)
[^key-8858de31e5af502c9f9711f0c9534e74]: S. 2(6) repealed (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/3), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(i)(l)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/i/l)
[^key-9a97fe54b886a3831cd43c9451496460]: Words in s. 4(1) repealed (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 4(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/4/a), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(i)(l)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/i/l)
[^key-733dd9ee0888e65e5a7dc8423a15f0e6]: S. 4(2) repealed (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 4(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/4/b), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(i)(l)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/i/l)
[^key-3de716bfed2636fc05228fb3e0b0b1c2]: S. 4(3) repealed (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 2 para. 4(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/2/paragraph/4/b), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(i)(l)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/i/l)
[^key-0068517643efb4ac173f5cff483e186c]: S. 27(6) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/2/1), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/b)
[^key-5af4c405eb7d6b599b4652a969ffee9d]: Words in s. 58(6) renumbered as s. 58(6)(a) (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 2(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/2/2/a), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/c)
[^key-eb974bffe8901898fc9fbbdd784c6aac]: S. 58(6)(b) and word inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 2(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/2/2/a), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/c)
[^key-77950cc3f16865ba7aece5a151c3cfe1]: Words in s. 58(8) renumbered as s. 58(8)(a) (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 2(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/2/2/b), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/c)
[^key-48217ba81e7a8f4471b0d32089f29282]: S. 58(8)(b) and word inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 2(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/2/2/b), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/c)
[^key-97bc8c2d5411189eb65091b22c11be20]: S. 58(9A) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/3/2), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/e)
[^key-3d18ef5f46434d296ed5b77363c92180]: S. 63(4) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/3/1), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/e)
[^key-63f863d75f3d5fe16908e291157285ff]: Words in s. 72(4) repealed (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/4), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(f)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/f/i)
[^key-5130b3e5c71d563da6053ac8882fe69a]: S. 72(4A) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/4), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/f)
[^key-78d23e622390e740d5bf38d0491ff27d]: S. 75(5) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [ss. 2(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/2/5), [17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/d)
[^key-5512ea74f1eb23f1e907f014f18b4a7e]: Words in s. 77(5)(a) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/j)
[^key-9dd2865c758659039a9ece5bf66a0918]: Words in s. 78(5A) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/3/2); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/j) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/3))
[^key-88acf3146491b938bda02781199b92ab]: S. 78(6)-(6C) substituted for s. 78(6) (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/3/3); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/j)
[^key-459c059dd9c6ecc2f8dad7a9bb69e2c6]: S. 80(4)-(7) substituted for s. 80(4) (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/4); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/j)
[^key-d1c3a0d5f4c88b7d571cd280c0eab38b]: Words in s. 81(1) substituted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 5(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/5/2); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/j)
[^key-d8d5e36752cb903fecced964e8a845f0]: S. 81(2)(a) and word repealed (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 5(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/5/3/a), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/3); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(i)(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/i/j)
[^key-6250c5dcba2d00c8608cfebc4395803f]: Word in s. 81(2)(b) substituted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 5(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/5/3/b); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/j)
[^key-c636a6bcfdbcaa8280cb677ee88fcc18]: Word in s. 81(2)(c) substituted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 5(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/5/3/c); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/j)
[^key-1bd3340aac6d341fb90ae024af8b2362]: S. 130(5A) inserted (13.12.2007) by [Patents Act 2004 (c. 16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16), [s. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/section/17/1), [Sch. 1 para. 9(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/16/schedule/1/paragraph/9/4); [S.I. 2007/3396](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396), [art. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3396/article/2/j)
[^key-95c188da4c93d6bb7ca0fb586408bedd]: Ss. 128A, 128B inserted (17.12.2007) by [The Patents (Compulsory Licensing and Supplementary Protection Certificates) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3293)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3293), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3293/regulation/1/2), [2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3293/regulation/2/2)
[^key-d3bf9c28aa058b23ccb7befe6ad5ba34]: Sch. 4A inserted (17.12.2007) by [The Patents (Compulsory Licensing and Supplementary Protection Certificates) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3293)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3293), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3293/regulation/1/2), [2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3293/regulation/2/3)
[^key-476c89806c887cca7229254e4183c2b1]: Words in [s. 106(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/106/2) substituted (1.10.2009) by [Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4), [s. 148(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/148/1), [Sch. 11 para. 23(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/schedule/11/paragraph/23/4); [S.I. 2009/1604](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1604), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1604/article/2/d)
[^key-2f70c5baad393483688d7f3a82185f60]: [S. 102(2A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/102/2A) inserted (1.1.2010) by [Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29), [s. 211(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/211/2), [Sch. 21 para. 40(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/schedule/21/paragraph/40/a) (with [ss. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/29), [192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/192), [193](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/193)); [S.I. 2009/3250](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3250), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3250/article/2/h)
[^key-6a89a8b30783a7dc55e9eeb0c071102a]: [S. 102(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/102/5) substituted (1.1.2010) by [Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29), [s. 211(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/211/2), [Sch. 21 para. 40(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/schedule/21/paragraph/40/b) (with [ss. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/29), [192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/192), [193](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/193)); [S.I. 2009/3250](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3250), [art. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3250/article/2/h)
[^key-b48dc9b08f9a32f97f65d9fefb3aaa62]: [S. 102A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/102A) repealed (1.1.2010) by [Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29), [s. 211(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/211/2), [Sch. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/schedule/23) (with [ss. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/29), [192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/192), [193](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/section/193)); [S.I. 2009/3250](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3250), [art. 2(i)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3250/article/2/i/iii)
[^key-6872b96f215e161db2fbb2bb16c18f56]: Words in s. 130(8) inserted (S.) (5.6.2010) by [The Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/220)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/220), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/220/article/1), [sch. para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/220/schedule/paragraph/5/a)
[^key-fced5606e3890fb7c54163103cf8097f]: Word in s. 130(8) substituted (S.) (5.6.2010) by [The Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/220)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/220), [art. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/220/article/1), [sch. para. 5(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/220/schedule/paragraph/5/b)
[^key-b0bddc923c5de46cd44d3301cd177cd8]: [S. 103](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/103) applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (23.12.2011) by [The Legal Services Act 2007 (Designation as a Licensing Authority) (No. 2) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2866)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2866), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2866/article/1/2), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2866/schedule/2)
[^key-e62e1679f1a8a77f24591f35d7e5448c]: Word in s. 130(1) substituted (1.10.2013) by [Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22), [s. 61(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/section/61/3), [Sch. 9 para. 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/schedule/9/paragraph/27); [S.I. 2013/1725](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1725), [art. 3(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1725/article/3/c)
[^key-b612f2eebc246b69b1e0cd2b4ed64205]: Act modified (Isle of Man) (11.11.2013) by [The Patents (Isle of Man) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2602)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2602), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2602/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2602/schedule) (as amended (1.6.2016) by [The Patents (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/559)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/559), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/559/schedule) and as further amended (15.2.2017) by [The Patents (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/162)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/162), [arts. 1(2), 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/162/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/162/schedule) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/162/article/3)))
[^key-feadedbd929e2fc6a94fd377888ba9d6]: S. 50A(8) inserted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 32(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/32/6) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-e3fba28dec35bf7591f91834734931fb]: Word in s. 50A(1)(a) inserted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 32(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/32/2) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-c69bc181703eca93384cf691c0391f9a]: Words in s. 50A(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 32(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/32/5/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-c77aacbe0cacf9450f686b3383cfa67f]: Words in s. 50A(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 32(5)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/32/5/b) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-4f49650a70cef18434ab7d634bb3f050]: Words in s. 50A(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 32(5)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/32/5/c) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-89d5034ab3ef2b671893de5f6b830c63]: Words in s. 50A(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 32(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/32/3) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-f387cc5bd1cf8bab9f1036a39e4360bc]: Words in s. 50A(2)(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 32(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/32/3) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-68fca6e3e5291c30af2994343459d1bd]: S. 50A(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 32(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/32/4) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-0a58eb08803690c1c2d132b86b7b917e]: Words in s. 51(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 33(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/33/2) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-b54a35e6f232c0c98d74474fae95b068]: Words in s. 51(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 33(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/33/3) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-3ba7cd96834a678196bfb11556f822dc]: Words in s. 51(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 33(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/33/4) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-787e672e0fdb628492fa2eba5d02ec79]: Words in s. 53(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/34) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
[^key-b9941e33a10a94255e4d1cf5e8840a01]: Words in s. 107(2) substituted (6.4.2014) by [Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15), [s. 148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/148), [Sch. 13 para. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/schedule/13/paragraph/43) (with [s. 89](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/89)); [S.I. 2014/768](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/768), [art. 2(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/768/article/2/1/b)
[^key-a26cfc6229c9bdcf810e3ad2c8885837]: Words in s. 41(9) substituted (6.4.2014) by [Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15), [s. 148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/148), [Sch. 13 para. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/schedule/13/paragraph/40) (with [s. 89](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/89)); [S.I. 2014/768](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/768), [art. 2(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/768/article/2/1/b)
[^key-f2c9dd369a8da1cd76a2d90ed70fd394]: Words in s. 61(7)(a) substituted (6.4.2014) by [Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15), [s. 148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/148), [Sch. 13 para. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/schedule/13/paragraph/41) (with [s. 89](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/89)); [S.I. 2014/768](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/768), [art. 2(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/768/article/2/1/b)
[^key-57bf6598bd3f5c1f6949a1031e42e73a]: Words in s. 93(a) substituted (6.4.2014) by [Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15), [s. 148](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/148), [Sch. 13 para. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/schedule/13/paragraph/42) (with [s. 89](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15/section/89)); [S.I. 2014/768](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/768), [art. 2(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/768/article/2/1/b)
[^key-abfcf4082337a934a7cefdb269019dd5]: Words in s. 107(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (22.4.2014) by [Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22), [s. 61(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/section/61/3), [Sch. 9 para. 52](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/schedule/9/paragraph/52); [S.I. 2014/954](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954/article/2/c) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954/article/3)) (with transitional provisions and savings in [S.I. 2014/956](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/956), arts. 3-11)
[^key-77302c1c49cefcd0603bd6ae73a1c30c]: Words in s. 41(9) substituted (E.W.S.) (22.4.2014) by [Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22), [s. 61(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/section/61/3), [Sch. 9 para. 52](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/schedule/9/paragraph/52); [S.I. 2014/954](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954/article/2/c) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954/article/3)) (with transitional provisions and savings in [S.I. 2014/956](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/956), arts. 3-11)
[^key-a150e770eb8e79ec1e9b7b0d60fea4f8]: Words in s. 61(7)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (22.4.2014) by [Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22), [s. 61(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/section/61/3), [Sch. 9 para. 52](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/schedule/9/paragraph/52); [S.I. 2014/954](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954/article/2/c) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954/article/3)) (with transitional provisions and savings in [S.I. 2014/956](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/956), arts. 3-11)
[^key-cec2375409a1ec8ab787375183e77815]: Words in s. 93(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (22.4.2014) by [Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22), [s. 61(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/section/61/3), [Sch. 9 para. 52](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/22/schedule/9/paragraph/52); [S.I. 2014/954](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954), [art. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954/article/2/c) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/954/article/3)) (with transitional provisions and savings in [S.I. 2014/956](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/956), arts. 3-11)
[^key-e1c7654a5847aaa37b56cffa7b4c0f97]: S. 118A repealed (1.6.2014) by [The Copyright (Public Administration) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1385)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1385), [regs. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1385/regulation/1), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1385/regulation/3/1)
[^key-fefaa104f502dec6675917f8865c1ca1]: Sch. 4A para. 8 and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2014) by [The Patents (Supplementary Protection Certificates) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2411)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411/regulation/1/2), [2(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411/regulation/2/3/b)
[^key-14c5e18ca18861999382548beaa87546]: Ss. 88A, 88B and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/17), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-13fb693f39a033ffc00c0e4140e35faf]: [S. 118(3A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/118/3A)[(3B)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/118/3B) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/18/2), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/7))
[^key-60d4cdddcdf3db50211c1dc8237673d9]: [S. 118(3C)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/118/3C) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 18(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/18/3), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/7))
[^key-bd515f7fee113a0236a002600115d7e8]: [S. 118(3)(aa)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/section/118/3/aa) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 18(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/18/1), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/7))
[^key-94769147fc24f0e0479bb27b88f3e501]: Words in s. 128B(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2014) by [The Patents (Supplementary Protection Certificates) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2411)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411/regulation/1/2), [2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411/regulation/2/2)
[^key-8eb9ba0056f60352ba4c99e8b17b55eb]: S. 20B(4A) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/2); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-2c5727464a7028625a51eb10e1c4ce18]: Words in s. 37(5) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 3(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/3/1/a); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-9f423ffded26d286e93f1eca2ed995ec]: Words in s. 37(9) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 3(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/3/1/a); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-5964ee4fd868ac8ace2796712724faef]: S. 5(5)(aa) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/1/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-c3b0a74ef592529337e0c03142ef3ef7]: Words in s. 5(5)(b) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/1/2); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-dc6ae7bdcfcf20b8b367e98231ad8653]: S. 5(6) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/1/3); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-28d8eec5f9c8eb6c44ec393875aa6706]: Words in s. 52(4) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 4(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/4/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-b2e48be2df8833e0b062e0c1a7fb29fc]: Words in s. 58(2) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 4(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/4/2); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-d7f9ff62b7c2551c175e32ca422b9253]: Words in s. 60(7) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/5); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-ba312c78cc7fd30c203783d085b9c8c7]: S. 62(1A) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 15(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/15/2), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-9546234221e4b7fea8a9d69d9aeb4318]: Words in s. 62(1) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 15(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/15/1), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule) (with [art. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/5))
[^key-5a4aa8a333198ea8a977adc8873f4e3f]: Words in s. 72(2)(b) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 3(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/3/1/b); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-1cac2e225655a521c2e8a33dd74f8cf8]: S. 73(1A)-(1C) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 16(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/16/4), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule) (with [art. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/6))
[^key-093175beb0804c043b2f7393f78d9d3d]: Words in s. 74(4)(b) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/3/2); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-270db0c4f370626ddf1ed4a6e6eedc83]: S. 74A title substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 16(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/16/1), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-ad6115856221b6075cc8bcb1ae591031]: Words in s. 74A(1) substituted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 16(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/16/1), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-6b5c1d9049d7f58ff097e2fa4c5bce3f]: S. 74B(2)(c) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 16(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/16/2), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^key-e50c48c2e56be1861c024eeb4950361f]: S. 77(5A) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [s. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1), [Sch. para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/schedule/paragraph/6); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule) (with [art. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/8))
[^key-7fe26d7b3f76c21c0579066cf9e6b21a]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 1(2) inserted (1.10.2014) by [Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18), [ss. 16(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/16/3), [24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/18/section/24/1); [S.I. 2014/2330](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2330/schedule)
[^M_F_6f81ca85-fa86-44f6-e560-fecb2381df95]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 7(a) substituted (1.10.2014) by [The Patents (Supplementary Protection Certificates) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2411)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411/regulation/1/2), [2(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2411/regulation/2/3/b)
[^key-24db9ec876b4b6e3c5121ed55c3c6c24]: Schs. A3, A4 inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/10) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-53448a692b9a9cd1e3ac6108deafc431]: S. 83A inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/6) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-70096ad9a85f303774abb4cd77896bd0]: Words in s. 130(1) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(9)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/9/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-1ec90477f59d087aa208af37846d38c6]: Words in s. 130(1) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(9)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/9/b) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-c742aa345f2b03d2cc3b8de93eae7d8c]: S. 130(6)(d) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(9)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/9/c) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-8ae70cc76c2923732b98fab5dd6d74f9]: Words in s. 58(6) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/2) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-df2a0c7ef3de5e9ec3790f01cbefa681]: S. 60(6H) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/4) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-b2a0a9dc440ae0dae886fff260444965]: S. 60(5)(j)(k) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/3) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-860990f1e6f5dcc18930bc96f682f88a]: S. 77(10) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(5)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/5/c) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-2d15e5b3b45490f1c7abd798876cb80d]: Words in s. 77(5)(a) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(5)(b)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/5/b/i) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-2cfd194e29de8e7d1db67f4c4aebae13]: Words in s. 77(5)(a) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(5)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/5/b/ii) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-466ed4de4b15e021ce274c323c8b742c]: Words in s. 77(5A) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/5/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-d0df6470984dda556f785f1f1ac23a99]: Words in s. 77(4) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/5/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-8c44a1ce67ebef46c92008fb104c60a1]: Words in s. 77(4A) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/5/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-a8dfb96b23359c7c6779f1a662dc7e4a]: Words in s. 91(1)(a) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(7)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/7/a) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-047214e808f5bb2f5f244e85d14ca574]: Words in s. 91(6) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(7)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/7/b) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-6dba92d88bc105d08a3419a7994f0d1d]: Words in s. 92(1) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/8) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^key-c2e73ba3414bcbe2a180f8509c170a2e]: Words in s. 92(5) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by [The Patents (European Patent with Unitary Effect and Unified Patent Court) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/388)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/1/2), [2(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/2/8) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/388/article/3))
[^M_F_076f7aef-3dba-40d4-c90b-5cd2a5219131]: S. 60(6D)-(6G) inserted (1.10.2014) by [The Legislative Reform (Patents) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1997)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1997), arts. 1(2), 2
[^M_C_0ac61d74-f506-4e41-9b23-99d70f99a3ed]: S. 53(2) modified (20.6.2003) by [The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/article/1/1), [Sch. 4 para. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1592/schedule/4/paragraph/3/2) (as amended (1.4.2014) by S.I. 2014/891, arts. 1, 19(2) (with arts. 20-23))
[^M_F_7fc6c216-aa47-4d18-b87e-8ca7c3fdad37]: Words in s. 51 heading substituted (1.4.2014) by [The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892), [art. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/1/1), [Sch. 1 para. 33(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/schedule/1/paragraph/33/4) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/892/article/3))
##### 124A
- (1) The comptroller may give directions as to the form and manner in which documents to be delivered to the comptroller—
@@ -5001,19 +4977,19 @@
- (b) to delivery by the Patent Office as it applies to delivery by the comptroller.
#### Handling of application by joint applicants.
#### Determination after grant of questions referred before grant.
#### Determination of questions about entitlement to foreign and convention patents, etc.
#### International and national phases of application.
#### Publication and certificate of grant.
#### Compensation of employees for certain inventions.
#### Restrictions on applications abroad by United Kingdom residents.
#### Right to employees’ inventions.
#### Appeals from the comptroller.
#### Rights of third parties in respect of Crown use.
#### Compensation for loss of profit.
##### 15A
@@ -5143,682 +5119,808 @@
- (b) the application being treated as having been refused or withdrawn.
#### Restrictions on recovery of damages for infringement.
#### Biotechnological inventions
#### Proceedings for infringement of patent.
#### Amendments of applications and patents not to include added matter.
#### Operation of s. 78 in relation to certain European patent applications.
#### Adaptation of provisions in relation to international application.
#### The Patents Court.
#### Proceedings in Scotland.
#### Comptroller’s annual report.
##### 117A
- (1) Where—
- (a) the comptroller is requested to correct an error or mistake in a withdrawal of an application for a patent; and
- (b) an application has been resuscitated in accordance with that request,
the effect of that resuscitation is as follows.
- (2) Anything done under or in relation to the application during the period between the application being withdrawn and its resuscitation shall be treated as valid.
- (3) If the comptroller has published notice of the request as mentioned in section 117(3) above, anything done during that period which would have constituted an infringement of the rights conferred by publication of the application if the application had not been withdrawn shall be treated as an infringement of those rights if it was a continuation or repetition of an earlier act infringing those rights.
- (4) If the comptroller has published notice of the request as mentioned in section 117(3) above and, after the withdrawal of the application and before publication of the notice, a person—
- (a) began in good faith to do an act which would have constituted an infringement of the rights conferred by publication of the application if the withdrawal had not taken place, or
- (b) made in good faith effective and serious preparations to do such an act,
he has the right to continue to do the act or, as the case may be, to do the act, notwithstanding the resuscitation of the application and the grant of the patent; but this right does not extend to granting a licence to another person to do the act.
- (5) If the act was done, or the preparations were made, in the course of a business, the person entitled to the right conferred by subsection (4) above may—
- (a) authorise the doing of that act by any partners of his for the time being in that business, and
- (b) assign that right, or transmit it on death (or in the case of a body corporate on its dissolution), to any person who acquires that part of the business in the course of which the act was done or the preparations were made.
- (6) Where a product is disposed of to another in exercise of a right conferred by subsection (4) or (5) above, that other and any person claiming through him may deal with the product in the same way as if it had been disposed of by the applicant.
- (7) The above provisions apply in relation to the use of a patented invention for the services of the Crown as they apply in relation to infringement of the rights conferred by publication of the application for a patent (or, as the case may be, infringement of the patent).
“*Patented invention*” has the same meaning as in section 55 above.
##### 117B
- (1) Subsection (2) below applies in relation to a period if it is specified by the comptroller in connection with an application for a patent, or a patent.
- (2) Subject to subsections (4) and (5) below, the comptroller shall extend a period to which this subsection applies if—
- (a) the applicant or the proprietor of the patent requests him to do so; and
- (b) the request complies with the relevant requirements of rules.
- (3) An extension of a period under subsection (2) above expires—
- (a) at the end of the period prescribed for the purposes of this subsection, or
- (b) if sooner, at the end of the period prescribed for the purposes of section 20 above.
- (4) If a period has already been extended under subsection (2) above—
- (a) that subsection does not apply in relation to it again;
- (b) the comptroller may further extend the period subject to such conditions as he thinks fit.
- (5) Subsection (2) above does not apply to a period specified in relation to proceedings before the comptroller.
#### Crown’s right to sell forfeited articles.
#### Application of Act to Crown.
#### Northern Ireland.
### Opinions by Patent Office
##### 74A
- (1) The proprietor of a patent or any other person may request the comptroller to issue an opinion on a prescribed matter in relation to the patent.
- (2) Subsection (1) above applies even if the patent has expired or has been surrendered.
- (3) The comptroller shall issue an opinion if requested to do so under subsection (1) above, but shall not do so—
- (a) in such circumstances as may be prescribed, or
- (b) if for any reason he considers it inappropriate in all the circumstances to do so.
- (4) An opinion under this section shall not be binding for any purposes.
- (5) An opinion under this section shall be prepared by an examiner.
- (6) In relation to a decision of the comptroller whether to issue an opinion under this section—
- (a) for the purposes of section 101 below, only the person making the request under subsection (1) above shall be regarded as a party to a proceeding before the comptroller; and
- (b) no appeal shall lie at the instance of any other person.
##### 74B
- (1) Rules may make provision for a review before the comptroller, on an application by the proprietor or an exclusive licensee of the patent in question, of an opinion under section 74A above.
- (2) The rules may, in particular—
- (a) prescribe the circumstances in which, and the period within which, an application may be made;
- (b) provide that, in prescribed circumstances, proceedings for a review may not be brought or continued where other proceedings have been brought;
- (c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (d) provide for there to be a right of appeal against a decision made on a review only in prescribed cases.
##### 4A
- (1) A patent shall not be granted for the invention of—
- (a) a method of treatment of the human or animal body by surgery or therapy, or
- (b) a method of diagnosis practised on the human or animal body.
- (2) Subsection (1) above does not apply to an invention consisting of a substance or composition for use in any such method.
- (3) In the case of an invention consisting of a substance or composition for use in any such method, the fact that the substance or composition forms part of the state of the art shall not prevent the invention from being taken to be new if the use of the substance or composition in any such method does not form part of the state of the art.
- (4) In the case of an invention consisting of a substance or composition for a specific use in any such method, the fact that the substance or composition forms part of the state of the art shall not prevent the invention from being taken to be new if that specific use does not form part of the state of the art.
##### 128A
- (1) In this Act an “EU compulsory licence” means a compulsory licence granted under Regulation [(EC) No 816/2006](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2006/0816) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on compulsory licensing of patents relating to the manufacture of pharmaceutical products for export to countries with public health problems (referred to in this Act as “the Compulsory Licensing Regulation”).
- (2) In the application to EU compulsory licences of the provisions of this Act listed in subsection (3)—
- (a) references to a licence under a patent,
- (b) references to a right under a patent, and
- (c) references to a proprietary interest under a patent,
include an EU compulsory licence.
- (3) The provisions referred to in subsection (2) are—
- sections 32 and 33 (registration of patents etc);
- section 37 (determination of right to patent after grant);
- section 38 (effect of transfer etc of patent under section 37), apart from subsection (2) and subsections (3) to (5) so far as relating to subsection (2);
- section 41 (amount of compensation);
- section 46(2) (notice of application for entry that licences are available as of right);
- section 57(1) and (2) (rights of third parties in respect of Crown use).
- (4) In the following provisions references to this Act include the Compulsory Licensing Regulation—
- sections 97 to 99B, 101 to 103, 105 and 107 (legal proceedings);
- section 119 (service by post);
- section 120 (hours of business and excluded days);
- section 121 (comptroller’s annual report);
- section 123 (rules);
- section 124A (use of electronic communications);
- section 130(8) (disapplication of Part 1 of Arbitration Act 1996).
- (5) In section 108 (licences granted by order of comptroller) the reference to a licence under section 11, 38, 48 or 49 includes an EU compulsory licence.
- (6) References in this Act to the Compulsory Licensing Regulation are to that Regulation as amended from time to time.
##### 128B
- (1) Schedule 4A contains provision about the application of this Act in relation to supplementary protection certificates and other provision about such certificates.
- (2) In this Act a “supplementary protection certificate” means a certificate issued under—
- (a) Regulation [(EC) No 469/2009](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2009/0469) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6th May 2009 concerning the supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products, or
- (b) Regulation [(EC) No 1610/96](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/1996/1610) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 concerning the creation of a supplementary protection certificate for plant protection products.
#### Northern Ireland.
## SCHEDULE 4A
##### 1
- (1) In the application to supplementary protection certificates of the provisions of this Act listed in sub-paragraph (2)—
- (a) references to a patent are to a supplementary protection certificate;
- (b) references to an application or the applicant for a patent are to an application or the applicant—
- (i) for a supplementary protection certificate, or
- (ii) for an extension of the duration of a supplementary protection certificate;
- (c) references to the proprietor of a patent are to the holder of a supplementary protection certificate;
- (d) references to the specification of a patent are to the text of a supplementary protection certificate;
- (e) references to a patented product or an invention (including a patented invention) are to a product for which a supplementary protection certificate has effect;
- (f) references to a patent having expired or having been revoked are to a supplementary protection certificate having lapsed or having been declared invalid;
- (g) references to proceedings for the revocation of a patent are to proceedings—
- (i) for a decision that a supplementary protection certificate has lapsed, or
- (ii) for a declaration that a supplementary protection certificate is invalid;
- (h) references to the issue of the validity of a patent include the issue of whether a supplementary protection certificate has lapsed or is invalid.
- (2) The provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—
- section 14(1), (9) and (10) (making of application);
- section 19(1) (general power to amend application before grant);
- sections 20A and 20B (reinstatement of applications);
- section 21 (observations by third party on patentability);
- section 27 (general power to amend specification after grant);
- section 29 (surrender of patents);
- sections 30 to 36, 37(1) to (3) and (5) to (9) and 38 (property in patents and applications, and registration);
- sections 39 to 59 (employees’ inventions, licences of right and compulsory licences and use of patented inventions for services of the Crown);
- sections 60 to 71 (infringement);
- section 74(1) and (7) (proceedings in which validity of patent may be put in issue);
- sections 74A and 74B (opinions by the Patent Office);
- section 75 (amendment of patent in infringement or revocation proceedings);
- sections 103 and 105 (privilege for communications relating to patent proceedings);
- section 108 (licences granted by order of comptroller);
- sections 110 and 111 (unauthorised claim of patent rights or that patent has been applied for);
- section 116 (immunity of department as regards official acts);
- sections 117 to 118 (administrative provisions);
- section 123 (rules);
- section 130 (interpretation).
##### 2
- (1) In the case of the provisions of this Act listed in sub-paragraph (2), paragraph 1 applies in relation to an application for a supplementary protection certificate only if the basic patent expires before the certificate is granted.
- (2) The provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—
- section 20B(3) to (6A) (effect of reinstatement under section 20A);
- section 55(5) and (7) (use of patented inventions for services of the Crown);
- section 58(10) (disputes as to Crown use);
- section 69 (infringement of rights conferred by publication of application);
- section 117A(3) to (7) (effect of resuscitating a withdrawn application under section 117).
##### 3
- (1) In the provisions of this Act listed in sub-paragraph (2)—
- (a) references to this Act include the Medicinal Products Regulation and the Plant Protection Products Regulation, and
- (b) references to a provision of this Act include any equivalent provision of the Medicinal Products Regulation and the Plant Protection Products Regulation.
- (2) The provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—
- sections 20A and 20B (reinstatement of applications);
- section 21 (observations by third party on patentability);
- section 69 (infringement of rights conferred by publication of application);
- section 74(1) and (7) (proceedings in which validity of patent may be put in issue);
- sections 97 to 99B, 101 to 103, 105 and 107 (legal proceedings);
- section 116 (immunity of department as regards official acts);
- sections 117 and 118 to 121 (administrative provisions);
- section 122 (Crown’s right to sell forfeited articles);
- section 123 (rules);
- section 124A (use of electronic communications);
- section 130 (interpretation).
##### 4
- (1) In the application of section 21(1) (observations by third party on patentability) to supplementary protection certificates, the reference to the question whether the invention is a patentable invention is to the question whether the product is one for which a supplementary protection certificate may have effect.
- (2) In the application of section 69(2) (conditions for infringement of rights conferred by publication of application) to supplementary protection certificates, the condition in paragraph (b) is that the act would, if the certificate had been granted on the date of the publication of the application, have infringed not only the certificate as granted but also the certificate for which the application was made.
##### 5
A supplementary protection certificate does not take effect unless—
- (a) the prescribed fee is paid before the end of the prescribed period, or
- (b) the prescribed fee and any prescribed additional fee are paid before the end of the period of six months beginning immediately after the prescribed period.
##### 6
- (1) Expressions used in this Act that are defined in the Medicinal Products Regulation or the Plant Protection Products Regulation have the same meaning as in that Regulation.
- (2) References in this Act to, or to a provision of, the Medicinal Products Regulation or the Plant Protection Products Regulation are to that Regulation or that provision as amended from time to time.
##### 7
In this Act—
- (a) “the Medicinal Products Regulation” means Regulation (EC) No 469/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6th May 2009 concerning the supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products, and
- (b) “the Plant Protection Products Regulation” means Regulation [(EC) No 1610/96](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/1996/1610) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 concerning the creation of a supplementary protection certificate for plant protection products.
##### 118A
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#### International and national phases of application.
#### Adaptation of provisions in relation to international application.
#### Appeals from the comptroller.
#### Proceedings in Scotland.
#### Comptroller’s annual report.
##### 117A
- (1) Where—
- (a) the comptroller is requested to correct an error or mistake in a withdrawal of an application for a patent; and
- (b) an application has been resuscitated in accordance with that request,
the effect of that resuscitation is as follows.
- (2) Anything done under or in relation to the application during the period between the application being withdrawn and its resuscitation shall be treated as valid.
- (3) If the comptroller has published notice of the request as mentioned in section 117(3) above, anything done during that period which would have constituted an infringement of the rights conferred by publication of the application if the application had not been withdrawn shall be treated as an infringement of those rights if it was a continuation or repetition of an earlier act infringing those rights.
- (4) If the comptroller has published notice of the request as mentioned in section 117(3) above and, after the withdrawal of the application and before publication of the notice, a person—
- (a) began in good faith to do an act which would have constituted an infringement of the rights conferred by publication of the application if the withdrawal had not taken place, or
- (b) made in good faith effective and serious preparations to do such an act,
he has the right to continue to do the act or, as the case may be, to do the act, notwithstanding the resuscitation of the application and the grant of the patent; but this right does not extend to granting a licence to another person to do the act.
- (5) If the act was done, or the preparations were made, in the course of a business, the person entitled to the right conferred by subsection (4) above may—
- (a) authorise the doing of that act by any partners of his for the time being in that business, and
- (b) assign that right, or transmit it on death (or in the case of a body corporate on its dissolution), to any person who acquires that part of the business in the course of which the act was done or the preparations were made.
- (6) Where a product is disposed of to another in exercise of a right conferred by subsection (4) or (5) above, that other and any person claiming through him may deal with the product in the same way as if it had been disposed of by the applicant.
- (7) The above provisions apply in relation to the use of a patented invention for the services of the Crown as they apply in relation to infringement of the rights conferred by publication of the application for a patent (or, as the case may be, infringement of the patent).
“*Patented invention*” has the same meaning as in section 55 above.
##### 117B
- (1) Subsection (2) below applies in relation to a period if it is specified by the comptroller in connection with an application for a patent, or a patent.
- (2) Subject to subsections (4) and (5) below, the comptroller shall extend a period to which this subsection applies if—
- (a) the applicant or the proprietor of the patent requests him to do so; and
- (b) the request complies with the relevant requirements of rules.
- (3) An extension of a period under subsection (2) above expires—
- (a) at the end of the period prescribed for the purposes of this subsection, or
- (b) if sooner, at the end of the period prescribed for the purposes of section 20 above.
- (4) If a period has already been extended under subsection (2) above—
- (a) that subsection does not apply in relation to it again;
- (b) the comptroller may further extend the period subject to such conditions as he thinks fit.
- (5) Subsection (2) above does not apply to a period specified in relation to proceedings before the comptroller.
#### Interpretation.
#### Northern Ireland.
#### Northern Ireland.
### Opinions by Patent Office
##### 74A
- (1) The proprietor of a patent or any other person may request the comptroller to issue an opinion on a prescribed matter in relation to the patent.
- (2) Subsection (1) above applies even if the patent has expired or has been surrendered.
- (3) The comptroller shall issue an opinion if requested to do so under subsection (1) above, but shall not do so—
- (a) in such circumstances as may be prescribed, or
- (b) if for any reason he considers it inappropriate in all the circumstances to do so.
- (4) An opinion under this section shall not be binding for any purposes.
- (5) An opinion under this section shall be prepared by an examiner.
- (6) In relation to a decision of the comptroller whether to issue an opinion under this section—
- (a) for the purposes of section 101 below, only the person making the request under subsection (1) above shall be regarded as a party to a proceeding before the comptroller; and
- (b) no appeal shall lie at the instance of any other person.
##### 74B
- (1) Rules may make provision for a review before the comptroller, on an application by the proprietor or an exclusive licensee of the patent in question, of an opinion under section 74A above.
- (2) The rules may, in particular—
- (a) prescribe the circumstances in which, and the period within which, an application may be made;
- (b) provide that, in prescribed circumstances, proceedings for a review may not be brought or continued where other proceedings have been brought;
- (c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (d) provide for there to be a right of appeal against a decision made on a review only in prescribed cases.
##### 4A
- (1) A patent shall not be granted for the invention of—
- (a) a method of treatment of the human or animal body by surgery or therapy, or
- (b) a method of diagnosis practised on the human or animal body.
- (2) Subsection (1) above does not apply to an invention consisting of a substance or composition for use in any such method.
- (3) In the case of an invention consisting of a substance or composition for use in any such method, the fact that the substance or composition forms part of the state of the art shall not prevent the invention from being taken to be new if the use of the substance or composition in any such method does not form part of the state of the art.
- (4) In the case of an invention consisting of a substance or composition for a specific use in any such method, the fact that the substance or composition forms part of the state of the art shall not prevent the invention from being taken to be new if that specific use does not form part of the state of the art.
##### 128A
- (1) In this Act an “EU compulsory licence” means a compulsory licence granted under Regulation [(EC) No 816/2006](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2006/0816) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on compulsory licensing of patents relating to the manufacture of pharmaceutical products for export to countries with public health problems (referred to in this Act as “the Compulsory Licensing Regulation”).
- (2) In the application to EU compulsory licences of the provisions of this Act listed in subsection (3)—
- (a) references to a licence under a patent,
- (b) references to a right under a patent, and
- (c) references to a proprietary interest under a patent,
include an EU compulsory licence.
- (3) The provisions referred to in subsection (2) are—
- sections 32 and 33 (registration of patents etc);
- section 37 (determination of right to patent after grant);
- section 38 (effect of transfer etc of patent under section 37), apart from subsection (2) and subsections (3) to (5) so far as relating to subsection (2);
- section 41 (amount of compensation);
- section 46(2) (notice of application for entry that licences are available as of right);
- section 57(1) and (2) (rights of third parties in respect of Crown use).
- (4) In the following provisions references to this Act include the Compulsory Licensing Regulation—
- sections 97 to 99B, 101 to 103, 105 and 107 (legal proceedings);
- section 119 (service by post);
- section 120 (hours of business and excluded days);
- section 121 (comptroller’s annual report);
- section 123 (rules);
- section 124A (use of electronic communications);
- section 130(8) (disapplication of Part 1 of Arbitration Act 1996).
- (5) In section 108 (licences granted by order of comptroller) the reference to a licence under section 11, 38, 48 or 49 includes an EU compulsory licence.
- (6) References in this Act to the Compulsory Licensing Regulation are to that Regulation as amended from time to time.
##### 128B
- (1) Schedule 4A contains provision about the application of this Act in relation to supplementary protection certificates and other provision about such certificates.
- (2) In this Act a “supplementary protection certificate” means a certificate issued under—
- (a) Regulation [(EC) No 469/2009](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2009/0469) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6th May 2009 concerning the supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products, or
- (b) Regulation [(EC) No 1610/96](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/1996/1610) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 concerning the creation of a supplementary protection certificate for plant protection products.
#### Northern Ireland.
## SCHEDULE 4A
### Unified Patent Court
##### 88A
- (1) The Secretary of State may by order make provision for giving effect in the United Kingdom to the provisions of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court made in Brussels on 19 February 2013.
- (2) An order under this section may, in particular, make provision—
- (a) to confer jurisdiction on a court, remove jurisdiction from a court or vary the jurisdiction of a court;
- (b) to require the payment of fees.
- (3) An order under this section may also make provision for varying the application of specified provisions of this Act so that they correspond to provision made by the Agreement.
- (4) An order under this section may—
- (a) make provision which applies generally or in relation only to specified cases;
- (b) make different provision for different cases.
- (5) An order under this section may amend this Act or any other enactment.
- (6) An order under this section may not be made unless a draft of the order has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.
- (7) The meaning of “court” in this section is not limited by the definition of that expression in section 130(1).
##### 88B
The Unified Patent Court is to be treated for the purposes of section 1 of the International Organisations Act 1968 (organisations of which the United Kingdom is a member) as an organisation to which that section applies.
##### 8
- (1) A reference (express or implied) in this Act to the Medicinal Products Regulation, or a provision of it, is to be read as being or (subject to context) including a reference to the old Regulation, or the corresponding provision of the old Regulation, in relation to times, circumstances or purposes in relation to which the old Regulation, or that provision, had effect.
- (2) Other than in relation to times, circumstances or purposes referred to in subparagraph (1), anything done, or having effect as if done, under (or for the purposes of or in reliance on) the old Regulation or a provision of the old Regulation and in force or effective immediately before 1st October 2014 (the day on which the Patents (Supplementary Protection Certificates) Regulations 2014 came into force) has effect on or after that date for the purposes of this Act as if done under (or for the purpose of or in reliance on) the Medicinal Products Regulation or the corresponding provision of it.
- (3) In this paragraph “the old Regulation” means [Council Regulation (EEC) No 1768/92](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/1992/1768) of 18th June 1992 concerning the creation of a supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products.
##### 83A
- (1) Schedule A3 contains provision about the application of this Act in relation to the European patent with unitary effect.
- (2) Schedule A4 contains provision about the jurisdiction of the Unified Patent Court in relation to the European patent (UK) and the European patent with unitary effect.
## SCHEDULE A3
### Meaning of “relevant statutory provisions”
##### 1
- (1) In the application to supplementary protection certificates of the provisions of this Act listed in sub-paragraph (2)—
- (a) references to a patent are to a supplementary protection certificate;
- (b) references to an application or the applicant for a patent are to an application or the applicant—
- (i) for a supplementary protection certificate, or
- (ii) for an extension of the duration of a supplementary protection certificate;
- (c) references to the proprietor of a patent are to the holder of a supplementary protection certificate;
- (d) references to the specification of a patent are to the text of a supplementary protection certificate;
- (e) references to a patented product or an invention (including a patented invention) are to a product for which a supplementary protection certificate has effect;
- (f) references to a patent having expired or having been revoked are to a supplementary protection certificate having lapsed or having been declared invalid;
- (g) references to proceedings for the revocation of a patent are to proceedings—
- (i) for a decision that a supplementary protection certificate has lapsed, or
- (ii) for a declaration that a supplementary protection certificate is invalid;
- (h) references to the issue of the validity of a patent include the issue of whether a supplementary protection certificate has lapsed or is invalid.
In this Schedule “relevant statutory provisions” means—
- (a) the provisions of this Act which, by virtue of paragraph 2, apply in relation to the European patent with unitary effect, and
- (b) the other provisions of this Act which, by virtue of the Unitary Patent Regulation, are to be treated as applying in relation to the European patent with unitary effect (see, in particular, Article 7 of that Regulation).
### Provisions applied by this Schedule to the European patent with unitary effect
##### 2
The following provisions of this Act apply in relation to a European patent with unitary effect, subject to paragraphs 3 and 4—
section 48 (compulsory licences: general);
section 48A (compulsory licences: WTO proprietors);
section 48B (compulsory licences: other cases);
section 49 (provisions about licences under section 48);
section 50 (exercise of powers on applications under section 48);
section 50A (powers exercisable following merger and market investigations);
section 51 (powers exercisable in consequence of report of Competition and Markets Authority);
section 52 (opposition, appeal and arbitration);
section 53 (compulsory licences; supplementary provisions);
section 54 (special provisions where patented invention is being worked abroad);
section 55 (use of patented inventions for services of the Crown);
section 56 (interpretation, etc., of provisions about Crown use);
section 57 (rights of third parties in respect of Crown use);
section 57A (compensation for loss of profit);
section 58(1) to (6) and (9A) to (13) (references of disputes as to Crown use);
section 59 (special provisions as to Crown use during emergency);
section 60 (meaning of infringement);
section 64 (right to continue use begun before priority date);
sections 70 to 70F (unjustified threats);
section 73(2) to (4) (Comptroller’s power to revoke patents on his own initiative);
section 74A (opinions on matters prescribed in the rules);
section 74B (reviews of opinions under section 74A);
section 76A (biotechnological inventions);
section 77(4) to (5A) (effect of European patent (UK));
section 80(1) (authentic text of European patents and patent applications);
sections 97 to 100 (legal proceedings) so far as they relate to proceedings which do not fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Unified Patent Court as set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule A4;
section 101 (exercise of comptroller’s discretionary powers);
section 102 (right of audience, &c in proceedings before comptroller);
sections 103 (extension of privilege for communications with solicitors relating to patent proceedings) and 105 (extension of privilege in Scotland for communications relating to patent proceedings) so far as they relate to proceedings before the comptroller;
section 107 (costs and expenses in proceedings before the comptroller);
section 108 (licences granted by order of comptroller);
section 110 (unauthorised claim of patent rights);
section 116 (immunity of department as regards official acts);
section 118 (information about patent applications and patents, and inspection of documents);
section 123 (rules);
section 124 (rules, regulations and orders; supplementary);
section 125 (extent of invention);
section 128A (EU compulsory licences);
section 128B (supplementary protection certificates).
### Manner of application of relevant statutory provisions
##### 3
The relevant statutory provisions apply in relation to a European patent with unitary effect in the same way as they apply in relation to a European patent (UK).
### Modifications of relevant statutory provisions
##### 4
- (1) In their application in relation to the European patent with unitary effect, the relevant statutory provisions which are referred to in this paragraph have effect subject to the modifications set out in this paragraph.
- (2) In section 7(2)(b), the reference to the United Kingdom is a reference to any of the Participating Member States.
- (3) In sections 30(7) and 31(7), references to proceedings by virtue of section 61 or 69 are references to equivalent proceedings in the Unified Patent Court.
- (4) In sections 33(1)(a), 33(4), 37(2), 37(7), 38(2) and 38(3), the reference to registration is a reference to registration in the Register for unitary patent protection.
- (5) In sections 48(1)(b), 48B(4), 50A(4), 51(3), 53(3), and 53(4), the reference to the register is a reference to the Register for unitary patent protection.
- (6) In sections 48(2)(b), 50A(4), 51(3), 53(3), 53(4) and 53(5), the reference to making an entry is a reference to directing the making of an entry.
- (7) In sections 48B(2)(b) and 50(2)(a), the reference to the journal is a reference to the European Patent Bulletin.
- (8) In section 55(5)(b), the reference to the Patent Office is a reference to the European Patent Office.
- (9) In section 59(2), the reference to section 69 includes a reference to Article 67 of the European Patent Convention.
- (10) In section 60—
- (a) in subsections (1), (2), and (5)(d), (e) and (f), the references to the United Kingdom are references to the territory of a Contracting Member State in which the European patent with unitary effect has effect;
- (b) in subsection (7)—
- (i) in the definition of “relevant ship” and “relevant aircraft, hovercraft or vehicle”, the reference to the United Kingdom is a reference to a Contracting Member State in which the European patent with unitary effect has effect; and
- (ii) in the definition of “exempted aircraft”, the reference to an aircraft to which section 89 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 applies is a reference to an aircraft other than an aircraft of a Contracting Member State in which the European patent with unitary effect has effect.
### Interpretation
##### 5
In this Schedule—
- (a) “Contracting Member State” has the same meaning as in Article 2(c) of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court; and
- (b) the following expressions have the same meanings as in Article 2 of the Unitary Patent Regulation—
Participating Member State;
Register for unitary patent protection.
## SCHEDULE A4
### Jurisdiction
##### 1
The Unified Patent Court has exclusive jurisdiction in respect of an Article 32(1) action which relates to—
- (a) a European patent with unitary effect, or
- (b) a supplementary protection certificate for which the basic patent is a European patent with unitary effect,
- (c) subject to paragraph 2—
- (i) a European patent (UK), or
- (ii) a supplementary protection certificate for which the basic patent is a European patent (UK).
### Transitional provisions
##### 2
- (1) The transitional provisions in Article 83 apply in relation to an action referred to in Article 83(1).
- (2) An opt out referred to in Article 83(3) may be exercised in accordance with that provision and any relevant Rules of Procedure.
- (3) Such opt out may be withdrawn in accordance with Article 83(4) and any relevant Rules of Procedure.
- (4) For the purposes of this paragraph, a reference to Article 83 is a reference to Article 83 of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court.
### Modifications of law applicable where UPC has jurisdiction
##### 3
- (1) In the case of an Article 32(1) action relating to—
- (a) a European patent with unitary effect, or
- (b) a European patent (UK),
the provisions of this Act listed in sub-paragraph (2) do not apply in relation to the action where the Unified Patent Court has jurisdiction in accordance with paragraph 1.
- (2) The provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—
- section 14(1), (9) and (10) (making of application);
- section 19(1) (general power to amend application before grant);
- sections 20A and 20B (reinstatement of applications);
- section 21 (observations by third party on patentability);
- section 27 (general power to amend specification after grant);
- section 29 (surrender of patents);
- sections 30 to 36, 37(1) to (3) and (5) to (9) and 38 (property in patents and applications, and registration);
- sections 39 to 59 (employees’ inventions, licences of right and compulsory licences and use of patented inventions for services of the Crown);
- sections 60 to 71 (infringement);
- section 74(1) and (7) (proceedings in which validity of patent may be put in issue);
- sections 74A and 74B (opinions by the Patent Office);
- section 75 (amendment of patent in infringement or revocation proceedings);
- sections 103 and 105 (privilege for communications relating to patent proceedings);
- section 108 (licences granted by order of comptroller);
- sections 110 and 111 (unauthorised claim of patent rights or that patent has been applied for);
- section 116 (immunity of department as regards official acts);
- sections 117 to 118 (administrative provisions);
- section 123 (rules);
- section 130 (interpretation).
##### 2
- (1) In the case of the provisions of this Act listed in sub-paragraph (2), paragraph 1 applies in relation to an application for a supplementary protection certificate only if the basic patent expires before the certificate is granted.
- (2) The provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—
- section 20B(3) to (6A) (effect of reinstatement under section 20A);
- section 55(5) and (7) (use of patented inventions for services of the Crown);
- section 58(10) (disputes as to Crown use);
- section 69 (infringement of rights conferred by publication of application);
- section 117A(3) to (7) (effect of resuscitating a withdrawn application under section 117).
##### 3
- (1) In the provisions of this Act listed in sub-paragraph (2)—
- (a) references to this Act include the Medicinal Products Regulation and the Plant Protection Products Regulation, and
- (b) references to a provision of this Act include any equivalent provision of the Medicinal Products Regulation and the Plant Protection Products Regulation.
- (2) The provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—
- sections 20A and 20B (reinstatement of applications);
- section 21 (observations by third party on patentability);
- section 69 (infringement of rights conferred by publication of application);
- section 74(1) and (7) (proceedings in which validity of patent may be put in issue);
- sections 97 to 99B, 101 to 103, 105 and 107 (legal proceedings);
- section 116 (immunity of department as regards official acts);
- sections 117 and 118 to 121 (administrative provisions);
- section 122 (Crown’s right to sell forfeited articles);
- section 123 (rules);
- section 124A (use of electronic communications);
- section 130 (interpretation).
section 58(7) to (9) (references of disputes as to Crown use);
section 61 (proceedings for infringement of patent);
section 62 (restrictions on recovery of damages for infringement);
section 63 (relief for infringement of partially valid patent);
section 65 (certificate of contested validity of patent);
section 66 (proceedings for infringement by a co-owner);
section 67 (proceedings for infringement by exclusive licensee);
section 68 (effect of non-registration on infringement proceedings);
section 69 (infringement of rights conferred by publication of application);
section 71 (declaration or declarator as to non-infringement);
section 72 (power to revoke patents on application);
section 73(1) to (1C) (comptroller’s power to revoke patents on his own initiative);
section 74 (proceedings in which validity of patent may be put in issue);
section 75 (amendment of patent in infringement or revocation proceedings);
section 77(3) (effect of European patent (UK)).
- (3) In the case of an Article 32(1) action relating to a supplementary protection certificate for which the basic patent is—
- (a) a European patent with unitary effect, or
- (b) a European patent (UK),
the provisions of this Act listed in sub-paragraph (4) do not apply in relation to the action where the Unified Patent Court has jurisdiction in accordance with paragraph 1.
- (4) The provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (3) are—
section 58(7) to (9) (references of disputes as to Crown use);
section 61 (proceedings for infringement of patent);
section 62 (restrictions on recovery of damages for infringement);
section 63 (relief for infringement of partially valid patent);
section 65 (certificate of contested validity of patent);
section 66 (proceedings for infringement by a co-owner);
section 67 (proceedings for infringement by exclusive licensee);
section 68 (effect of non-registration on infringement proceedings);
section 69 (infringement of rights conferred by publication of application);
section 71 (declaration or declarator as to non-infringement);
section 74 (proceedings in which validity of patent may be put in issue);
section 75 (amendment of a patent in infringement or revocation proceedings).
### Enforcement
##### 4
- (1) In the application of section 21(1) (observations by third party on patentability) to supplementary protection certificates, the reference to the question whether the invention is a patentable invention is to the question whether the product is one for which a supplementary protection certificate may have effect.
- (2) In the application of section 69(2) (conditions for infringement of rights conferred by publication of application) to supplementary protection certificates, the condition in paragraph (b) is that the act would, if the certificate had been granted on the date of the publication of the application, have infringed not only the certificate as granted but also the certificate for which the application was made.
- (1) For the purposes of enforcement of a decision or order of the Unified Patent Court—
- (a) the decision or order has the same force and effect,
- (b) proceedings for or with respect to enforcement of the decision or order may be taken, and
- (c) the enforcing court, or in a relevant Northern Ireland case the Enforcement of Judgments Office, has the same powers in relation to the enforcement of the decision or order,
as if the decision or order had originally been made by the enforcing court.
- (2) The enforcing court, or in a relevant Northern Ireland case the Enforcement of Judgments Office, may enforce a mediation settlement in the same manner as a judgment or order of the enforcing court.
- (3) In this paragraph—
- “enforcing court” means—as respects England and Wales, the High Court,as respects Scotland, the Court of Session, andas respects Northern Ireland, the High Court in Northern Ireland;
- “mediation settlement” means a settlement reached through mediation using the facilities of the patent mediation and arbitration centre established under Article 35 of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court;
- “relevant Northern Ireland case” means a case where—the decision or order of the Unified Patent Court would, if it had been given by the High Court in Northern Ireland, orthe mediation settlement would, if enforced in the same manner as a judgment or order of the High Court in Northern Ireland,be enforced by the Enforcement of Judgments Office under the Judgments Enforcement (Northern Ireland) Order 1981.
### Interpretation
##### 5
A supplementary protection certificate does not take effect unless—
- (a) the prescribed fee is paid before the end of the prescribed period, or
- (b) the prescribed fee and any prescribed additional fee are paid before the end of the period of six months beginning immediately after the prescribed period.
##### 6
- (1) Expressions used in this Act that are defined in the Medicinal Products Regulation or the Plant Protection Products Regulation have the same meaning as in that Regulation.
- (2) References in this Act to, or to a provision of, the Medicinal Products Regulation or the Plant Protection Products Regulation are to that Regulation or that provision as amended from time to time.
##### 7
In this Act—
- (a) “the Medicinal Products Regulation” means Regulation (EC) No 469/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6th May 2009 concerning the supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products, and
- (b) “the Plant Protection Products Regulation” means Regulation [(EC) No 1610/96](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/1996/1610) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 concerning the creation of a supplementary protection certificate for plant protection products.
##### 118A
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#### The Patents Court.
#### Comptroller’s annual report.
#### Rules.
### Unified Patent Court
##### 88A
- (1) The Secretary of State may by order make provision for giving effect in the United Kingdom to the provisions of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court made in Brussels on 19 February 2013.
- (2) An order under this section may, in particular, make provision—
- (a) to confer jurisdiction on a court, remove jurisdiction from a court or vary the jurisdiction of a court;
- (b) to require the payment of fees.
- (3) An order under this section may also make provision for varying the application of specified provisions of this Act so that they correspond to provision made by the Agreement.
- (4) An order under this section may—
- (a) make provision which applies generally or in relation only to specified cases;
- (b) make different provision for different cases.
- (5) An order under this section may amend this Act or any other enactment.
- (6) An order under this section may not be made unless a draft of the order has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.
- (7) The meaning of “court” in this section is not limited by the definition of that expression in section 130(1).
##### 88B
The Unified Patent Court is to be treated for the purposes of section 1 of the International Organisations Act 1968 (organisations of which the United Kingdom is a member) as an organisation to which that section applies.
##### 8
- (1) A reference (express or implied) in this Act to the Medicinal Products Regulation, or a provision of it, is to be read as being or (subject to context) including a reference to the old Regulation, or the corresponding provision of the old Regulation, in relation to times, circumstances or purposes in relation to which the old Regulation, or that provision, had effect.
- (2) Other than in relation to times, circumstances or purposes referred to in subparagraph (1), anything done, or having effect as if done, under (or for the purposes of or in reliance on) the old Regulation or a provision of the old Regulation and in force or effective immediately before 1st October 2014 (the day on which the Patents (Supplementary Protection Certificates) Regulations 2014 came into force) has effect on or after that date for the purposes of this Act as if done under (or for the purpose of or in reliance on) the Medicinal Products Regulation or the corresponding provision of it.
- (3) In this paragraph “the old Regulation” means [Council Regulation (EEC) No 1768/92](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/1992/1768) of 18th June 1992 concerning the creation of a supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products.
##### 83A
- (1) Schedule A3 contains provision about the application of this Act in relation to the European patent with unitary effect.
- (2) Schedule A4 contains provision about the jurisdiction of the Unified Patent Court in relation to the European patent (UK) and the European patent with unitary effect.
## SCHEDULE A3
### Meaning of “relevant statutory provisions”
##### 1
In this Schedule “relevant statutory provisions” means—
- (a) the provisions of this Act which, by virtue of paragraph 2, apply in relation to the European patent with unitary effect, and
- (b) the other provisions of this Act which, by virtue of the Unitary Patent Regulation, are to be treated as applying in relation to the European patent with unitary effect (see, in particular, Article 7 of that Regulation).
### Provisions applied by this Schedule to the European patent with unitary effect
##### 2
The following provisions of this Act apply in relation to a European patent with unitary effect, subject to paragraphs 3 and 4—
section 48 (compulsory licences: general);
section 48A (compulsory licences: WTO proprietors);
section 48B (compulsory licences: other cases);
section 49 (provisions about licences under section 48);
section 50 (exercise of powers on applications under section 48);
section 50A (powers exercisable following merger and market investigations);
section 51 (powers exercisable in consequence of report of Competition and Markets Authority);
section 52 (opposition, appeal and arbitration);
section 53 (compulsory licences; supplementary provisions);
section 54 (special provisions where patented invention is being worked abroad);
section 55 (use of patented inventions for services of the Crown);
section 56 (interpretation, etc., of provisions about Crown use);
section 57 (rights of third parties in respect of Crown use);
section 57A (compensation for loss of profit);
section 58(1) to (6) and (9A) to (13) (references of disputes as to Crown use);
section 59 (special provisions as to Crown use during emergency);
section 60 (meaning of infringement);
section 64 (right to continue use begun before priority date);
section 73(2) to (4) (Comptroller’s power to revoke patents on his own initiative);
section 74A (opinions on matters prescribed in the rules);
section 74B (reviews of opinions under section 74A);
section 76A (biotechnological inventions);
section 77(4) to (5A) (effect of European patent (UK));
section 80(1) (authentic text of European patents and patent applications);
sections 97 to 100 (legal proceedings) so far as they relate to proceedings which do not fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Unified Patent Court as set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule A4;
section 101 (exercise of comptroller’s discretionary powers);
section 102 (right of audience, &c in proceedings before comptroller);
sections 103 (extension of privilege for communications with solicitors relating to patent proceedings) and 105 (extension of privilege in Scotland for communications relating to patent proceedings) so far as they relate to proceedings before the comptroller;
section 107 (costs and expenses in proceedings before the comptroller);
section 108 (licences granted by order of comptroller);
section 110 (unauthorised claim of patent rights);
section 116 (immunity of department as regards official acts);
section 118 (information about patent applications and patents, and inspection of documents);
section 123 (rules);
section 124 (rules, regulations and orders; supplementary);
section 125 (extent of invention);
section 128A (EU compulsory licences);
section 128B (supplementary protection certificates).
### Manner of application of relevant statutory provisions
##### 3
The relevant statutory provisions apply in relation to a European patent with unitary effect in the same way as they apply in relation to a European patent (UK).
### Modifications of relevant statutory provisions
##### 4
- (1) In their application in relation to the European patent with unitary effect, the relevant statutory provisions which are referred to in this paragraph have effect subject to the modifications set out in this paragraph.
- (2) In section 7(2)(b), the reference to the United Kingdom is a reference to any of the Participating Member States.
- (3) In sections 30(7) and 31(7), references to proceedings by virtue of section 61 or 69 are references to equivalent proceedings in the Unified Patent Court.
- (4) In sections 33(1)(a), 33(4), 37(2), 37(7), 38(2) and 38(3), the reference to registration is a reference to registration in the Register for unitary patent protection.
- (5) In sections 48(1)(b), 48B(4), 50A(4), 51(3), 53(3), and 53(4), the reference to the register is a reference to the Register for unitary patent protection.
- (6) In sections 48(2)(b), 50A(4), 51(3), 53(3), 53(4) and 53(5), the reference to making an entry is a reference to directing the making of an entry.
- (7) In sections 48B(2)(b) and 50(2)(a), the reference to the journal is a reference to the European Patent Bulletin.
- (8) In section 55(5)(b), the reference to the Patent Office is a reference to the European Patent Office.
- (9) In section 59(2), the reference to section 69 includes a reference to Article 67 of the European Patent Convention.
- (10) In section 60—
- (a) in subsections (1), (2), and (5)(d), (e) and (f), the references to the United Kingdom are references to the territory of a Contracting Member State in which the European patent with unitary effect has effect;
- (b) in subsection (7)—
- (i) in the definition of “relevant ship” and “relevant aircraft, hovercraft or vehicle”, the reference to the United Kingdom is a reference to a Contracting Member State in which the European patent with unitary effect has effect; and
- (ii) in the definition of “exempted aircraft”, the reference to an aircraft to which section 89 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 applies is a reference to an aircraft other than an aircraft of a Contracting Member State in which the European patent with unitary effect has effect.
### Interpretation
##### 5
In this Schedule—
- (a) “Contracting Member State” has the same meaning as in Article 2(c) of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court; and
- (b) the following expressions have the same meanings as in Article 2 of the Unitary Patent Regulation—
Participating Member State;
Register for unitary patent protection.
## SCHEDULE A4
### Jurisdiction
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The Unified Patent Court has exclusive jurisdiction in respect of an Article 32(1) action which relates to—
- (a) a European patent with unitary effect, or
- (b) a supplementary protection certificate for which the basic patent is a European patent with unitary effect,
- (c) subject to paragraph 2—
- (i) a European patent (UK), or
- (ii) a supplementary protection certificate for which the basic patent is a European patent (UK).
### Transitional provisions
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- (1) The transitional provisions in Article 83 apply in relation to an action referred to in Article 83(1).
- (2) An opt out referred to in Article 83(3) may be exercised in accordance with that provision and any relevant Rules of Procedure.
- (3) Such opt out may be withdrawn in accordance with Article 83(4) and any relevant Rules of Procedure.
- (4) For the purposes of this paragraph, a reference to Article 83 is a reference to Article 83 of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court.
### Modifications of law applicable where UPC has jurisdiction
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- (1) In the case of an Article 32(1) action relating to—
- (a) a European patent with unitary effect, or
- (b) a European patent (UK),
the provisions of this Act listed in sub-paragraph (2) do not apply in relation to the action where the Unified Patent Court has jurisdiction in accordance with paragraph 1.
- (2) The provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—
section 58(7) to (9) (references of disputes as to Crown use);
section 61 (proceedings for infringement of patent);
section 62 (restrictions on recovery of damages for infringement);
section 63 (relief for infringement of partially valid patent);
section 65 (certificate of contested validity of patent);
section 66 (proceedings for infringement by a co-owner);
section 67 (proceedings for infringement by exclusive licensee);
section 68 (effect of non-registration on infringement proceedings);
section 69 (infringement of rights conferred by publication of application);
section 71 (declaration or declarator as to non-infringement);
section 72 (power to revoke patents on application);
section 73(1) to (1C) (comptroller’s power to revoke patents on his own initiative);
section 74 (proceedings in which validity of patent may be put in issue);
section 75 (amendment of patent in infringement or revocation proceedings);
section 77(3) (effect of European patent (UK)).
- (3) In the case of an Article 32(1) action relating to a supplementary protection certificate for which the basic patent is—
- (a) a European patent with unitary effect, or
- (b) a European patent (UK),
the provisions of this Act listed in sub-paragraph (4) do not apply in relation to the action where the Unified Patent Court has jurisdiction in accordance with paragraph 1.
- (4) The provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (3) are—
section 58(7) to (9) (references of disputes as to Crown use);
section 61 (proceedings for infringement of patent);
section 62 (restrictions on recovery of damages for infringement);
section 63 (relief for infringement of partially valid patent);
section 65 (certificate of contested validity of patent);
section 66 (proceedings for infringement by a co-owner);
section 67 (proceedings for infringement by exclusive licensee);
section 68 (effect of non-registration on infringement proceedings);
section 69 (infringement of rights conferred by publication of application);
section 71 (declaration or declarator as to non-infringement);
section 74 (proceedings in which validity of patent may be put in issue);
section 75 (amendment of a patent in infringement or revocation proceedings).
### Enforcement
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- (1) For the purposes of enforcement of a decision or order of the Unified Patent Court—
- (a) the decision or order has the same force and effect,
- (b) proceedings for or with respect to enforcement of the decision or order may be taken, and
- (c) the enforcing court, or in a relevant Northern Ireland case the Enforcement of Judgments Office, has the same powers in relation to the enforcement of the decision or order,
as if the decision or order had originally been made by the enforcing court.
- (2) The enforcing court, or in a relevant Northern Ireland case the Enforcement of Judgments Office, may enforce a mediation settlement in the same manner as a judgment or order of the enforcing court.
- (3) In this paragraph—
- “enforcing court” means—as respects England and Wales, the High Court,as respects Scotland, the Court of Session, andas respects Northern Ireland, the High Court in Northern Ireland;
- “mediation settlement” means a settlement reached through mediation using the facilities of the patent mediation and arbitration centre established under Article 35 of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court;
- “relevant Northern Ireland case” means a case where—the decision or order of the Unified Patent Court would, if it had been given by the High Court in Northern Ireland, orthe mediation settlement would, if enforced in the same manner as a judgment or order of the High Court in Northern Ireland,be enforced by the Enforcement of Judgments Office under the Judgments Enforcement (Northern Ireland) Order 1981.
### Interpretation
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In this Schedule—
- (a) “Article 32(1) action” means an action listed in Article 32(1) of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court;
- (b) “basic patent” has the same meaning as in Article 1(c) of Regulation [(EC) No 469/2009](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2009/0469) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6th May 2009 concerning the supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products; and
- (c) “Rules of Procedure” has the same meaning as in the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court.
##### 70A
- (1) Subject to subsections (2) to (5), a threat of infringement proceedings made by any person is actionable by any person aggrieved by the threat.
- (2) A threat of infringement proceedings is not actionable if the infringement is alleged to consist of—
- (a) where the invention is a product, making a product for disposal or importing a product for disposal, or
- (b) where the invention is a process, using a process.
- (3) A threat of infringement proceedings is not actionable if the infringement is alleged to consist of an act which, if done, would constitute an infringement of a kind mentioned in subsection (2)(a) or (b).
- (4) A threat of infringement proceedings is not actionable if the threat—
- (a) is made to a person who has done, or intends to do, an act mentioned in subsection (2)(a) or (b) in relation to a product or process, and
- (b) is a threat of proceedings for an infringement alleged to consist of doing anything else in relation to that product or process.
- (5) A threat of infringement proceedings which is not an express threat is not actionable if it is contained in a permitted communication.
- (6) In sections 70C and 70D “*an actionable threat*” means a threat of infringement proceedings that is actionable in accordance with this section.
##### 70B
- (1) For the purposes of section 70A(5), a communication containing a threat of infringement proceedings is a “permitted communication” if—
- (a) the communication, so far as it contains information that relates to the threat, is made for a permitted purpose;
- (b) all of the information that relates to the threat is information that—
- (i) is necessary for that purpose (see subsection (5)(a) to (c) for some examples of necessary information), and
- (ii) the person making the communication reasonably believes is true.
- (2) Each of the following is a “permitted purpose”—
- (a) giving notice that a patent exists;
- (b) discovering whether, or by whom, a patent has been infringed by an act mentioned in section 70A(2)(a) or (b);
- (c) giving notice that a person has a right in or under a patent, where another person's awareness of the right is relevant to any proceedings that may be brought in respect of the patent.
- (3) The court may, having regard to the nature of the purposes listed in subsection (2)(a) to (c), treat any other purpose as a “permitted purpose” if it considers that it is in the interests of justice to do so.
- (4) But the following may not be treated as a “permitted purpose”—
- (a) requesting a person to cease doing, for commercial purposes, anything in relation to a product or process,
- (b) requesting a person to deliver up or destroy a product, or
- (c) requesting a person to give an undertaking relating to a product or process.
- (5) If any of the following information is included in a communication made for a permitted purpose, it is information that is “necessary for that purpose” (see subsection (1)(b)(i))—
- (a) a statement that a patent exists and is in force or that an application for a patent has been made;
- (b) details of the patent, or of a right in or under the patent, which—
- (i) are accurate in all material respects, and
- (ii) are not misleading in any material respect; and
- (c) information enabling the identification of the products or processes in respect of which it is alleged that acts infringing the patent have been carried out.
##### 70C
- (1) Proceedings in respect of an actionable threat may be brought against the person who made the threat for—
- (a) a declaration that the threat is unjustified;
- (b) an injunction against the continuance of the threat;
- (c) damages in respect of any loss sustained by the aggrieved person by reason of the threat.
- (2) In the application of subsection (1) to Scotland—
- (a) “*declaration*” means “declarator”, and
- (b) “*injunction*” means “interdict”.
- (3) It is a defence for the person who made the threat to show that the act in respect of which proceedings were threatened constitutes (or if done would constitute) an infringement of the patent.
- (4) It is a defence for the person who made the threat to show—
- (a) that, despite having taken reasonable steps, the person has not identified anyone who has done an act mentioned in section 70A(2)(a) or (b) in relation to the product or the use of a process which is the subject of the threat, and
- (b) that the person notified the recipient, before or at the time of making the threat, of the steps taken.
##### 70D
- (1) Proceedings in respect of an actionable threat may not be brought against a professional adviser (or any person vicariously liable for the actions of that professional adviser) if the conditions in subsection (3) are met.
- (2) In this section “*professional adviser*” means a person who, in relation to the making of the communication containing the threat—
- (a) is acting in a professional capacity in providing legal services or the services of a trade mark attorney or a patent attorney, and
- (b) is regulated in the provision of legal services, or the services of a trade mark attorney or a patent attorney, by one or more regulatory bodies (whether through membership of a regulatory body, the issue of a licence to practise or any other means).
- (3) The conditions are that—
- (a) in making the communication the professional adviser is acting on the instructions of another person, and
- (b) when the communication is made the professional adviser identifies the person on whose instructions the adviser is acting.
- (4) This section does not affect any liability of the person on whose instructions the professional adviser is acting.
- (5) It is for a person asserting that subsection (1) applies to prove (if required) that at the material time—
- (a) the person concerned was acting as a professional adviser, and
- (b) the conditions in subsection (3) were met.
##### 70E
- (1) In sections 70 and 70B references to a patent include references to an application for a patent that has been published under section 16.
- (2) Where the threat of infringement proceedings is made after an application has been published (but before grant) the reference in section 70C(3) to “the patent” is to be treated as a reference to the patent as granted in pursuance of that application.
##### 70F
In section 70(1)(b) the reference to proceedings for infringement of a patent includes a reference to proceedings for an order under section 61(1)(b) (order to deliver up or destroy patented products etc.) and proceedings in the Unified Patent Court for an order for delivery up made in accordance with articles 32(1)(c) and 62(3) of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court.
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