Patents Act 1977 (Chapter 37)
(Updated on March 26, 2021)
The Registration of UK Patent Act also covers Kiribati, the Solomon Islands and Tuvalu, which have no independent intellectual property system. Patent and trademark protection in these countries exist only for patents and trademarks that have already been registered in the UK.
| Applicable countries | Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | ||
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| Subtopics | Compulsory licensing provision Pharmaceutical export provision | ||
| Original publication | 29 Jul 1977 | ||
| Entered into force | 29 Jul 1977 | ||
| Latest update | 26 Mar 2021 | ||
| Relevant articles | Sections 48-59 | ||
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