Supplementary Order Paper No 120

Clause 299

In clause 299(1)(a), delete before commencement (line 23 on page 158).

Replace clause 299(1)(b) (lines 25 to 32 on page 158) with:

  • (b) patent applications made under the Patents Act 1953 continue to be dealt with under that Act unless a complete specification is filed on or after commencement and, in this case, the complete specification may be filed only under this Act and this Act then applies to the patent application:

In clause 299(1)(c), delete made under the Patents Act 1953 (line 33 on page 158).

In clause 299(1)(c)(i), replace that Act (line 34 on page 158) with the Patents Act 1953.

Replace clause 299(1)(d) (lines 5 to 9 on page 159) with:

  • (d) there are particular transitional provisions for post-dated applications and divisional applications.