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The Patents Rules 2007 set out the detailed procedures under the Patents Act 1977, and came into force on 17 December 2007.
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The Patents Act 1977 is the main law governing the patents system in the UK.
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The Manual of Patent Practice explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
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