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Science and Industry Research Act 1949

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#### 54 Inventions etc. by officers (1) A discovery, invention or improvement of or in any process, apparatus or machine made by an officer of the Organisation in the course of the officer’s official duties is the property of the Organisation. (2) An officer of the Organisation shall not, except with the consent in writing of the Chief Executive, make application for a patent for an invention that is made by the officer in the course of the officer’s official duties or that relates to any matter or work connected with the officer’s official duties.

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