asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if the proposed convention with regard to the EEC patent system has yet been convened; if not, when it will be; and when it is expected that the granting of a single European patent in respect of the EEC States will be implemented.
Written Answers. - EEC Patent System.
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An inter-governmental conference to finalise a convention for a European Community Patent has been convened for Luxembourg from 17th November to 15th December, 1975. It is not expected that the convention will come into force before 1st April, 1977, at the earliest.