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Section 161 - Patents Act 1990 - Nominated persons and patentees — Zoe

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#### 161 Nominated persons and patentees A reference in this Chapter to a nominated person or to a patentee includes a reference to the successor in title of the nominated person or patentee or an exclusive licensee of the nominated person or patentee.

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