Patents rules: modernisation and consolidation

The pre-consultation suggests that it is time for a substantial modernisation of the 1995 Rules, alongside a consolidation. Patents Rules 1995 are the main piece of secondary legislation made under the Patents Act 1977. They regulate the business and procedure of the Patent Office in respect of patents and patent applications. The 1995 Rules have been amended 10 times since they came into force. As a result, some users have commented that a consolidated version of the Patents Rules would be helpful and appropriate.

The pre-consultation is open to anyone to respond.