Marginal note:Assistant Commissioner
5 (1) An Assistant Commissioner of Patents may be appointed in the manner authorized by law and shall be a technical officer experienced in the administration of the Patent Office.
Marginal note:Absence, inability to act or vacancy
(2) If the Commissioner is absent or unable to act or the office of Commissioner is vacant, the Assistant Commissioner or, if at the same time the Assistant Commissioner is absent or unable to act or the office of Assistant Commissioner is vacant, another officer designated by the Minister may exercise the powers and shall perform the duties of the Commissioner.
- R.S., 1985, c. P-4, s. 5
- 2015, c. 36, s. 50
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