Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to prohibit--

(a) the applicant for a patent 1*** from drafting any specification or appearing or acting before the Controller; or

(b) an advocate, not being a patent agent, from taking part in any 2[hearing before the Controller on behalf of a party who is taking part in any proceedings under this Act].

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Footnote -

1. The words "or any person, not being a patent agent, who is duly authorised by the applicant" omitted by Act 38 of 2002, s. 56 (w.e.f. 20-5-2003).

2. Subs. by s. 56, ibid., for certain words (w.e.f. 20-5-2003).