Regulations > The Patents Examination Regulations, 2003

Course convenors will be appointed for each subject and will be responsible for:

(a)	Compiling and distributing a course outline detailing the syllabus for the subject and material to be covered by the candidate;

(b)	Presenting a comprehensive overview of the subject content to candidates over at least two days in each of the four centres or such other centre as determined by the Board, subject to a minimum number of candidates from each region enrolling for a particular subject; and

(c)	Assisting candidates and providing guidance on an ad hoc basis.

Patents Act, 1978 (Act No. 57 of 1978)