Article 11 Revocation of patents

In rule 75^f1, after paragraph (7) there shall be inserted—

“(8)

Where an applicant is one of the proprietors of the patent, any reference in this rule to the proprietor of the patent shall be construed as a reference to those other proprietors who do not make the application.

(9)

Where the proprietor of the patent makes (or, where there is more than one proprietor, all the proprietors make) an application for revocation of a patent—

(a)

paragraphs (2) to (8) do not apply; and

(b)

the comptroller shall give such directions as he may think fit with regard to the procedure for determining the application.”.