Article 3 The Patents Act 1977

Notwithstanding the repeal by section 70 of the Competition Act 1998 of sections 44 and 45 of the Patents Act 1977^f1–

(a)

section 44 shall continue to apply in respect of any agreement made before the starting date; and

(b)

section 45 shall continue to apply where an application is made or notice is given under section 45(1) or (3) respectively before the starting date.

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