Patents Act, 1978 (Act No. 57 of 1978)Chapter V : Applications for patents27. Who may apply for a patent |
| (1) | An application for a patent in respect of an invention may be made by the inventor or by any other person acquiring from him the right to apply or by both such inventor and such other person. |
| (2) | In the absence of an agreement to the contrary, joint inventors may apply for a patent in equal undivided shares. |