# The Patents Rules 2007, Introduction: Introductory text


PATENTS
Made 19th November 2007
Laid before Parliament 22nd November 2007
Coming into force 17th December 2007
The Secretary of State makes the following Rules in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by sections 14(6), 25(5), 32, 74B, 77(9), 92, 123, 125A and 130(2) of the Patents Act 1977 .
In accordance with section 8 of the Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 , the Secretary of State has consulted the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council.

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