# The Patents (Amendment) Rules 2005, Introduction: Introductory text


PATENTS
Made 5th September 2005
Laid before Parliament 8th September 2005
Coming into force 1st October 2005
The Secretary of State makes the following Rules in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 32(2), section 74B and section 123 of the Patents Act 1977.
In accordance with article 7 of the Department of Trade and Industry (Fees) Order 1988, he has taken into account the functions and matters specified in Part 4 of Schedule 1 and Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 2 to that Order.
In accordance with section 8(1) of the Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992, he has consulted the Council on Tribunals.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2496/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/patents-amendment-rules-2005/introduction
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