LAWS OF MALAWI Patents (Subsidiary) Cap. 49:02 Patents Regulations CHAPTER 49:02 PATENTS REGULATIONS ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS PRELIMINARY RUGULATION PART IV OPPOSITION TO GRANT OF PATENT 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Notice of opposition Counter-statement Filling of evidence by objector Filling of evidence by applicant Extension of time under regulations 25, 26 and 27 Proof of service of notices, statements etc Supply of documents, etc., to Tribunal PART V SUBSTITUTION OF APPLICANTS ETC. 31. 32. Procedure under section 23(1) Procedure under section 23 (5) PART VI SEALING AND FORM OF PATENT, AND RENEWAL FEES 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. Request for sealing Time for sealing under section 25(2) Form of patent Amendment of patent Payment of renewal fees Renewal fees may be paid in advance Extension of time for payment Certificate of payment PART VII RESTORATION OF LAPSED PATENTS 41. 42. 43. Application Notice of opposition Hearing 92