Introductory Text1.Citation, commencement and transitional2.The Patents Rules 1995 shall be amended as follows.3.(1) In relation to the time or period for doing.4.In rule 6 (declaration of priority for the purposes of.5.In rule 7(2) (references under section 8(1)(a) or 12(1)(a)), immediately.6.In rule 8(2) (references by co-proprietors under section 8(1)(b) or.7.In rule 14 (mention of inventor under section 13)—8.In rule 24 (new applications under section 15(4)), in paragraph.9.In rule 25 (periods prescribed under sections 15(5)(a) and (b).10.In rule 32(2) (searches under sections 17(6) and (8)), for.11.In rule 38 (certificates of grant), for the words “the.12.In rule 39 (renewal of patents)— (a) in paragraphs (1).13.In rule 43(1) (surrender of patents), for subparagraph (a) substitute—.14.In rule 44 (entries in the register), after paragraph (2).15.In rule 46(2) (registrations under section 33), in subparagraph (a),.16.In rule 54(2) (reference of question to the comptroller under.17.In rule 85 (international applications for patents: sections 89 and.18.In rule 88 (Comptroller’s discretionary powers)— (a) in paragraph (1),.19.In rule 103 (evidence)— (a) in paragraph (1) after the.20.After rule 104 (statutory declarations and affidavits) insert— Witness Statements.21.In rule 110 (alteration of time limits)—22.In Schedule 1, for Patents Form 12/77 (Payment of renewal.23.Schedule 3 is omitted.SignatureSCHEDULEExplanatory Note