# The Patents (Convention Countries) (Amendment) Order 2009, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Patents (Convention Countries) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/276) under powers conferred by sections 90(1) and 124(3) of the Patents Act 1977 to fulfil the international obligations of the United Kingdom as a member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Cape Verde became a member of the WTO on 23rd July 2008. This Order declares Cape Verde to be a convention country for the purposes of section 5 of the Patents Act 1977.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on the costs of business.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2746/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/patents-convention-countries-amendment-order-2009/note
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