Trade Marks Act 1994

Solicitors Act 1974 (c. 47)

5 (1) Section 22 of the Solicitors Act 1974 (preparation of instruments by unqualified persons) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2)(aa) and (ab) (instruments which may be prepared by registered trade mark agent or registered patent agent) for “, trade mark or service mark” substitute “or trade mark”.

(3) In subsection (3A) (interpretation)—

(a) in the definition of “registered trade mark agent” for “section 282(1) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988” substitute “the Trade Marks Act 1994”; and

(b) in the definition of “registered patent agent” for “of that Act” substitute “of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988”.