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Practice question: Cancellation of Patents

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A patentee cures the established defect through amendment during cancellation proceedings. Discuss maintenance as amended and the consequences of failing to pay the required new printing fee.

Legal references

  • RA 8293, Intellectual Property Code, Sections 61-66, 121-124, 144-146, 165 and 167: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1997/ra_8293_1997.html
  • RA 10372, IP Code amendments including appellate jurisdiction: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2013/ra_10372_2013.html

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