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#### 43A Preliminary search and opinion (1) If a complete application for a standard patent has been made, the Commissioner may conduct a preliminary search and opinion in relation to the patent request and specification relating to the application. (2) The preliminary search and opinion must be conducted in accordance with the regulations.

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