SCHEDULES

F1SCHEDULE 4ASUPPLEMENTARY PROTECTION CERTIFICATES

References to patents etc

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  • section 117A(3) to (7) (effect of resuscitating a withdrawn application under section 117).