(4)
The applicant may, at any time before the grant of the patent, amend the contents
of the priority declaration.
(5)
(a)
Subject to paragraph (b), where an earlier application is referred to in a
priority application, the applicant shall furnish a certified copy of the
earlier application within 3 months from the written request by the
Controller.
(b)
Where a copy of the earlier application has already been furnished in
relation to another application, the applicant shall inform the Controller
in writing by giving the reference number of the other application.
(c)
Where the earlier application is in a language other than English, the
applicant shall, within 6 months from the date of the request, furnish an
English translation of the earlier application.
(d)
Unless the Controller otherwise requests, the certified copy of the earlier
application and any translation thereof shall be filed in one copy.
21.
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2), a request by the Controller to furnish information under
section 17 of the Act shall be complied with by the applicant within a period of 3
months of the request.
(2)
The Controller may, on good cause shown by the applicant, extend the specified
period of 3 months for such other period of time as the Controller thinks fit.
22.
(1)
An application shall be withdrawn by a declaration made in the form specified in
the Third Schedule.
(2)
An application under paragraph (1) shall be subject to the payment of the
appropriate fee specified in the First Schedule.