Paragraph 2 References to patents etcF1

In the case of the provisions of this Act listed in sub-paragraph (2), paragraph 1 applies in relation to an application for a supplementary protection certificate only if the basic patent expires before the certificate is granted.

The provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—

• section 20B(3) to (6A) (effect of reinstatement under section 20A);

• section 55(5) and (7) (use of patented inventions for services of the Crown);

• section 58(10) (disputes as to Crown use);

• section 69 (infringement of rights conferred by publication of application);

• section 117A(3) to (7) (effect of resuscitating a withdrawn application under section 117).