The Legislative Reform (Patents) Order 2014
This Order is made under section 1 of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c.51) to amend section 60 of the Patents Act 1977 (c.37) on infringement of patents. Section 60(5)(b) of the Patents Act 1977 provides an exemption from infringement in relation to acts done for experimental purposes relating to the subject-matter of the invention.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
25 Jul 2014
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In force
01 Oct 2014
Enabling power
In accordance with section 17(2) of the 2006 Act, the draft has been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament after the expiry of the 40-day period referred to in that provision.
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