# The Patents Rules 2007, Article 19: New applications filed as mentioned in section 15(9)


(1) For the purposes of section 15(9) a new application may only be filed in accordance with this rule.
(2) A new application may be filed as mentioned in section 15(9) if—
(a) the earlier application has not been terminated or withdrawn; and
(b) the period ending three months before the compliance date of the earlier application has not expired.
(3) A new application must include a statement that it is filed as mentioned in section 15(9).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3291/article/19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/patents-rules-2007/article-19
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