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- Sch. 3 Coming into force by S.I. 2004/3205 art. 2 (commencement order for 2004 c. 16)
- Sch. 3 coming into force by S.I. 2005/2471 art. 2(g)
- Sch. 3 coming into force by S.I. 2007/3396 art. 2(i)
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SCHEDULE 3E+W+S+N.I.Repeals
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| Short title and chapter | Extent of repeal |
|---|---|
| Patents Act 1977 (c. 37) | Section 2(6). In section 4— (a) in subsection (1), the words “Subject to subsection (2) below”; (b) subsections (2) and (3). In section 41(4) and (5), the words “a patent for”. Section 53(1). Section 60(4). In section 72— (a) in subsection (1), the words “on the application of any person”; (b) in subsection (4), the words “under section 75 below”. In section 81(2), paragraph (a) and the word “that” preceding it. Sections 86 and 87. Section 89(4). In section 95(1), the words “the Community Patent Convention”. In section 103(2), in the definition of “the relevant conventions”, the words “the Community Patent Convention”. In section 105(2), in the definition of “the relevant conventions”, the words “the Community Patent Convention”. In section 106, in the heading, the words “under s. 40”. In section 121, the words “the Community Patent Convention”. In section 123, subsections (4) and (5). In section 130(1)— (a) the definition of “Community patent” and the word “and” preceding it; (b) in the definition of “relevant convention court”, the words “the Community Patent Convention”. |
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