# The Patents (Supplementary Protection Certificates) Rules 1997, Paragraph 2: Duration of the certificate


Notwithstanding paragraph 1, the duration of the certificate may not exceed five years from the date on which it takes effect.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/64/schedule/1/crossheading/13/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/patents-supplementary-protection-certificates-rules-1997/schedule-1/crossheading-13/paragraph-2
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