# The Patents Act 1977 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1977, Introduction: Introductory text


PATENTS
Made 15th December 1977
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 132(5) of the Patents Act 1977, hereby orders as follows:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1977/2090/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/patents-act-1977-commencement-no-1-order-1977/introduction
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