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(1)In any cause or matter before the High Court the court may, if it thinks it expedient to do so, call in the aid of one or more assessors specially qualified, and hear and dispose of the cause or matter wholly or partially with their assistance.
(2)The remuneration, if any, to be paid to an assessor for his services under subsection (1) in connection with any proceedings shall be determined by the court, and shall form part of the costs of the proceedings.
(3)Rules of court shall make provision for the appointment of scientific advisers to assist the Patents Court in proceedings under the [1949 c. 87.] Patents Act 1949 and the [1977 c. 37.] Patents Act 1977 and for regulating the functions of such advisers.
(4)The remuneration of any such adviser shall be determined by the Lord Chancellor with the concurrence of the Minister for the Civil Service and shall be defrayed out of money provided by Parliament.
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