Patents Act, 1992

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Divisional application.

24.—A patent application (a “divisional application”) which—

(a) is in respect of subject-matter which does not extend beyond the content of an earlier application as filed, and

(b) complies with the relevant requirements (including procedure and time limits) specified in the rules,

shall be deemed to have been filed on the date of filing of the earlier application and shall have the benefit of any right to priority.