Patents Act 1977

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Patents Act 1977

1977 CHAPTER 37

An Act to establish a new law of patents applicable to future patents and applications for patents; to amend the law of patents applicable to existing patents and applications for patents; to give effect to certain international conventions on patents; and for connected purposes.

[29th July 1977]

Extent Information

E1This Act does not extend to the Channel Islands or the Colonies for extent provision see s. 132(2)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Act extended (with modifications) (2.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3091, reg.5

Act extended (8.2.1997) by S.I. 1996/3120, reg. 5

Act applied (8.2.1997) by S.I. 1997/64, rule 9

Act extended (1.3.2002) by The Patents and Plant Variety Rights (Compulsory Licensing) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/247), reg. 26(1) (subject to reg. 26(2)(3))