ABSTRACT
Ricardo develops a new type of solar cell and wishes to patent it in the UK. He seeks your advice.
A question which requires a knowledge of the stages involved in applying for a patent.
The issues to be considered are:
• ss 1 and 7 of the PA 1977; • ss 14-29 of the PA 1977; • Patents Rules 1990 SI 1990/2384; • patentability; • right to apply; • contents of specification; • priority date; • examination; • amendments; • grant; • duration.
