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Regulation 100

of Patents Rules

Regulation 100

Correction of irregularities

Amended byS 81/2014 wef 14/02/2014

Subregulation 1

Subject to paragraph (3), the Registrar may, if he thinks fit, authorise the rectification of any irregularity of procedure connected with any proceeding or other matter before the Registrar, an Examiner or the Registry.

Subregulation 2

Any rectification made under paragraph (1) shall be made —

(a)

after giving the parties such notice as the Registrar may direct; and

(b)

subject to such conditions as the Registrar may direct.

Subregulation 3

Amended byS 81/2014 wef 14/02/2014

Any time or period prescribed or specified in the Act or these Rules, whether expired or not, may be extended under paragraph (1) if, and only if —

(a)

the irregularity or prospective irregularity is attributable, wholly or in part, to a default, omission or other error by the Registrar, an Examiner or the Registry; and

(b)

it appears to the Registrar that the irregularity should be rectified.