Steinhaus Gmbh v. Screenex Wire Weaving Manufacturers (Proprietary) Limited

[1986] APO 26

In the Matter of the Patents Act 1952

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In the Matter of Application No. 517319 for a Patent by STEINHAUS GMBH

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In the Matter of Opposition thereto under Section 59 by SCREENEX WIRE WEAVING MANUFACTURERS (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED.

FINAL DECISION OF A SUPERVISING EXAMINER OF PATENTS:
         In a decision in this matter dated 11 April, 1985 I found that the complete specification failed to comply with section 40.  I allowed the applicant sixty days in which to request amendment of the complete specification.
         On 4 June, 1985 the applicant lodged a section 77 request to amend the complete specification.  Subsequent to proceedings under section 79 the request to amend was advertised on 7 November, 1985.  The request was allowed on 14 February, 1986 and the amendments were incorporated into the complete specification.
         I am satisfied that the amendments remove the basis for my earlier findings against the specification as mentioned above.
         I am of the opinion that there is no lawful ground of objection to the application or complete specification and, accordingly, I direct that the application and amended complete specification proceed to sealing, subject to any appeal.

(T.R. BRUHN)