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Although it is not a requirement that a patent application be filed through an agent, an applicant may wish to appoint an agent to act on his behalf. The Registry recommends that applicants seek legal advice to determine the scope of their rights. Practice directions Practice Direction No.1 of 2012 (53KB) Excluded Days
Marked Up Copy of Practice Direction No.1 of 2010 (Electronic Online Service) (90KB) showing changes made to Part II of Practice Direction No. 2 of 2008 (Electronic Online Service). [To be used as a guide only] Practice Direction No.1 of 2010 (153KB) Electronic Online Service Practice Direction No.1 of 2009 (11KB) Hours of Business and Excluded Days Practice Direction No.2 of 2008 Electronic Online Service (superseded) Practice Direction No. 1 of 2008 (12KB) Excluded Days Practice Direction No. 2 of 2007 (13KB) Excluded Days Corrigendum to Practice Direction No. 1 of 2007 Electronic Online Service (superseded) Practice Direction No. 1 of 2007 Electronic Online Service (superseded) Practice Direction No. 4 of 2006 (16KB) Hours Of Business And Excluded Days Practice Direction No. 3 of 2006 (125KB) Excluded Days Corrigendum to Practice Direction No. 2 of 2006 Electronic Online Service (superseded) Practice Direction No. 2 of 2006 Electronic Online Service (superseded) Practice Direction No. 1 of 2006 (8.3KB) Excluded Days Practice Direction No. 2 of 2005 (11.3KB) Excluded Days Practice Direction No. 1 of 2005 Electronic Online Service (superseded) Practice Direction No.2 of 2004 Electronic Online Service (superseded) Practice Direction No. 1 of 2004 (35.4KB) Hours of Business And Excluded Days Practice Direction No. 1 of 2003 Electronic Online Service (superseded)
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