Amendments of the 1977 Act relating to international obligations
2Amendment of patents after grant
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In section 27 of the 1977 Act (general power to amend after grant), after subsection (5) there is inserted—
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In considering whether or not to allow an application under this section, the comptroller shall have regard to any relevant principles applicable under the European Patent Convention.
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In section 58 of that Act (references of disputes as to Crown use)—
a
in subsection (6), after “satisfied that” there is inserted “
(a)
”
and at the end there is inserted
and
b
the relief is sought in good faith
b
in subsection (8), after “proves that” there is inserted “
(a)
”
and after “knowledge, and” there is inserted—
b
the relief is sought in good faith,
and
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In section 75 of that Act (amendment in infringement or revocation proceedings), after subsection (4) there is inserted—
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In considering whether or not to allow an amendment proposed under this section, the court or the comptroller shall have regard to any relevant principles applicable under the European Patent Convention.