ANNEX TO EXPLANATORY NOTES: PATENTS ACT 2004:AMENDMENTS TO THE PATENTS ACT 1977 Section 28 – Restoration of lapsed patents
( showing the amended section 28(3) to be made by the RRO )
(3)If the comptroller is satisfied that the failure of the proprietor of the patent –
(a)to pay the renewal fee within the prescribed period; or
(b)to pay that fee and any prescribed additional fee within the period of six months immediately following the end of that period within the period ending with the sixth month after the month in which the prescribed period ended,
was unintentional, the comptroller shall by order restore the patent on payment of any unpaid renewal fee and any prescribed additional fee.