244 Special provision for Crown use during emergency
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (1988 c 48) | Legislation

244  Special provision for Crown use during emergency

(1)     During a period of emergency the powers exercisable in relation to a design by virtue of section 240 (Crown use) include power to do any act which would otherwise be an infringement of design right for any purpose which appears to the government department concerned necessary or expedient—

(a)     for the efficient prosecution of any war in which Her Majesty may be engaged;

(b)     for the maintenance of supplies and services

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