Relevant legislation

The Patents Act 1977 (as amended)

Opinions as to validity or infringement   Section 74A
Reviews of opinions under section 74A  Section 74B

The Patents Rules 2007

 Interpretation  Rule 92
 Request for an opinion under section 74A  Rule 93
 Refusal or withdrawal of a request  Rule 94
 Notification and advertisement of request  Rule 95
 Submission of observations and observations in reply  Rule 96
 Issue of the opinion  Rule 97
 Review of the opinion  Rule 98
 Procedure on review  Rule 99
 Outcome of review  Rule 100
 Remission of fees  Rule 106
 Confidential documents  Rule 53

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