47. Procedure to be followed. - (1) If the specification has not been amended to the satisfaction of the Controller within the time allowed under rule 46, including any extension thereof which the Controller may allow, a time for hearing shall be appointed and the applicant shall be given at least ten days” notice of such date of hearing. (2) The applicant shall as soon as possible, notify the Controller whether he will attend the hearing. (3) After hearing the applicant, or without a hearing if the applicant has not attended or has notified that he does not desire to be heard, the Controller may prescribe or permit such amendment of the specification as will be to his satisfaction To be made and may refuse to grant a patent unless the amendment is made or agreed to within two months from the date of his order.
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