# The Patents (Supplementary Protection Certificates) Rules 1997, Paragraph 2: Application for a certificate


Notwithstanding paragraph 1, where the authorization to place the product on the market is granted before the basic patent is granted, the application for a certificate shall be lodged within six months of the date on which the patent is granted.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/64/schedule/1/crossheading/7/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/patents-supplementary-protection-certificates-rules-1997/schedule-1/crossheading-7/paragraph-2
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