Explanatory Notes

Patents Act 2004

2004 CHAPTER 16

22nd July 2004

Overview of the Act

13.The sections set out the major amendments to the 1977 Act, divided into those relating to international obligations and those relating to other matters, and supplemental provisions. Schedule 1 makes further amendments relating to international obligations. Schedule 2 makes minor and consequential changes to the 1977 Act. Schedule 3 lists the repealed provisions of the 1977 Act.