# The Patents Act 1977 (Electronic Communications) Order 2003, Introduction: Introductory text


PATENTS
Made 6th March 2003
Laid before Parliament 7th March 2003
Coming into force 1st April 2003
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on her by sections 8 and 9 of the Electronic Communications Act 2000, and after consultation with the Council on Tribunals pursuant to section 8(1) of the Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992, hereby makes the following Order—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/512/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/patents-act-1977-electronic-communications-order-2003/introduction
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