Patents Act 1983 s 85
Sections 4–7 were repealed by later amendments.
The Registrar in the exercise of his powers shall have the right to refuse to grant a patent for products or processes scheduled under regulations made by the Minister under this Act where it appears to the Registrar that the granting of such a patent would be prejudicial to the interest or security of the nation.
Keengganan Pendaftar memberi paten
Semasa menjalankan kuasanya Pendaftar adalah berhak untuk enggan memberi suatu paten bagi keluaran atau proses yang dijadualkan di bawah peraturan-peraturan yang dibuat oleh Menteri di bawah Akta ini jika Pendaftar mendapati bahawa pemberian sesuatu paten itu akan memudaratkan kepentingan atau keselamatan negara.
Text as at 1 November 2023 (LOM reprint); amendments made after that date may not be incorporated.
Source: Laws of Malaysia, Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia (lom.agc.gov.my). Not a copy of the Gazette printed by the Government Printer (Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967, s 61).