Section 18(1A)

If the examiner forms the view that a supplementary search under section 17 above is required for which a fee is payable, he shall inform the comptroller, who may decide that the substantive examination should not proceed until the fee is paid; and if he so decides, then unless within such period as he may allow— he may refuse the application. the fee is paid, or the application is amended so as to render the supplementary search unnecessary,

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-09-04