The Patents (Convention Countries) (Amendment) Order 2013
This Order amends the Patents (Convention Countries) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/276) under powers conferred by sections 90(1) and 124(3) of the Patents Act 1977 to fulfil the international obligations of the United Kingdom as a member of the World Trade Organisation (‘WTO’). Samoa became a member of the WTO on the 10th May 2012 and Vanuatu on the 24th August 2012. This Order declares that Samoa and Vanuatu are convention countries for the purposes of section 5 of the Patents Act 1977.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
13 Mar 2013
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In force
06 Apr 2013
Enabling power
Her Majesty, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, in exercise of the powers conferred upon Her by sections 90(1) and 124(3) of the Patents Act 1977, makes the following Order:
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