Section 11 Flashcards

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What happens to licences when entitlement of a patent application changes?

A

If at least one original applicant remains: any licences remain in force.

If all applicants change: all licences lapse on registration of the new applicants.

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When all applicants change in entitlement proceedings - what can the old applicants / ex-licencees do?

A

If, before registration of the reference, they:

acted in good faith in working the invention, or making serious and effective preparations to do so

then

on making a request within 2m, be entitled to a licence granted for a reasonable period and on reasonable terms.

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