Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00455:section:101k
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00455
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 101K
Character Range: 116862–117616

101K  Relevant proceedings and re‑examination
 (1) If the validity of an innovation patent is disputed in any proceedings before a prescribed court under this Act, the court may direct the Commissioner to re‑examine the complete specification relating to the patent. If so directed, the Commissioner must re‑examine the specification accordingly.
 (2) If relevant proceedings in relation to an innovation patent are pending, the Commissioner must not re‑examine the complete specification relating to the patent.
 (3) If:
 (a) the Commissioner has started to re‑examine a complete specification relating to an innovation patent; and
 (b) relevant proceedings in relation to the patent are started;
the Commissioner must not continue the re‑examination.