Patents Act, 1978 (Act No. 57 of 1978)RegulationsThe Patents Examination Regulations, 200310. Interpretation of Drawings |
(a) | Candidates will be required to have a certain level of competence in interpretation of drawings. Candidates who are not exempt will be required to attend a one-day workshop run by the course convenor of this subject; and |
(b) | There will be no formal written examination for interpretation of drawings. At the end of the one-day workshop the convenor will test the level of competence of the candidate through a practical exercise. The course convenor may prescribe additional practical exercises for any candidate who is found, at the end of the one-day workshop, not to have the required level of competence. After the completion of such additional practical exercises, the candidate’s ability can again be tested by the convenor. |