Paragraph 2 Article 1: definitions

In Article 1, after the definition of “patent” in paragraph 14, as inserted by regulation 20(3) of the Patents (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, insert—

“15.

“GB authorisation” means an authorisation, to place a plant protection product on the market in England and Wales and Scotland, granted or having effect as if granted under Regulation (EC) 1107/2009^f1;

16.

“NI authorisation” means an authorisation, to place a plant protection product on the market in Northern Ireland, granted or having effect as if granted in accordance with Regulation (EC) 1107/2009 as it has effect by virtue of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland in the EU withdrawal agreement;

17.

“prescribed” means prescribed by rules under section 123 of the Patents Act 1977.”.