Powers and functions of Registrar

Without derogating from the generality of the provisions of section 4, the Registrar shall have the following functions and powers, namely to– (a) process all applications made under this Act; (b) grant patents and register utility model (c) administer granted patents and registered 10 (d) establish and maintain a Journal of Intellectual Property in which he shall publish all matters that are required to be published under this Act or any other enactment; (e) carry out studies, programmes or exchanges of items or services regarding domestic and international patent law; and (f) provide patent information services such as making available, for use by the public, in the prescribed manner, and on payment of any prescribed fees, patent literature.