132. Savings in respect of other persons authorised to act as agents
Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to prohibit—
(a)
the applicant for a patent *** from drafting any specification or appearing or acting before the Controller; or
(b)
an advocate, not being a patent agent, from taking part in any [hearing before the Controller on behalf of a party who is taking part in any proceedings under this Act].
Amendment notes (2)
- omitted w.e.f. 20-5-2003 . The words "or any person, not being a patent agent, who is duly authorised by the applicant" omitted by Act 38 of 2002, s. 56 (w.e.f. 20-5-2003).
- Subs w.e.f. 20-5-2003 . Subs. by s. 56, ibid., for certain words (w.e.f. 20-5-2003).