Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

PATENTS ACT 1990 - SECT 139

             (1)  The patentee, and any person claiming an interest in the patent as exclusive licensee or otherwise, are parties to any proceedings under section 133, 134 or 138.

             (2)  In any proceedings under section 133, 134 or 138:

                     (a)  the applicant must serve a copy of the application on the Commissioner; and

                     (b)  the Commissioner may appear and be heard in the proceedings.