Legislation – The Patents, Trade Marks and Registered Designs (Fees) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Rules 2020

Amendments to the Patents (Fees) Rules 20073.

In rule 1(2)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a), omit “and” in the second place it occurs;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (b), omit “Rules 2007.” and substitute “Rules 2007; and”;

(c)

after sub-paragraph (b) insert—

“(c)

the fee reduction period” means the period beginning on 30th July 2020 and ending on 31st March 2021.”.