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1. 17Search.
2. 18Substantive examination and grant or refusal of patent.
3. 19General power to amend application before grant.
4. 20Failure of application.
5. 20AReinstatement of applications
6. 20BEffect of reinstatement under section 20A
7. 21Observations by third party on patentability.