# The Patents and Patents and Trade Marks (Fees) (Amendment) Rules 2010, Introduction: Introductory text


Intellectual Property
Made 7th January 2010
Laid before Parliament 12th January 2010
Coming into force 6th April 2010
The Secretary of State makes the following Rules in exercise of the powers conferred by section 123 of the Patents Act 1977 and sections 78 and 79 of the Trade Marks Act 1994.
In accordance with articles 5 and 7 of the Department of Trade and Industry (Fees) Order 1988, the Secretary of State has taken into account the functions and matters specified in Parts 2 and 4 of Schedule 1 and Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 2 to that Order.
In accordance with paragraph 24 of Schedule 7 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, the Secretary of State has consulted the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council before making these Rules.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/33/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/patents-and-patents-and-trade-marks-fees-amendment-rules-2010/introduction
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