1. In the event that the compulsory License application is declared complete, the Minister shall:
- a. notify the Patent Holder or his/her Attorney in writing regarding the compulsory License application and a copy of the compulsory License application along with attached evidence and supporting documents for the application; and
- b. substantive examination.
2. The substantive examination shall be conducted by a team of experts formed by the Minister;
3. The team of experts shall be chaired by the Director General;
4. The team of experts shall be formed within a maximum period of 14 (fourteen) Days from the date the requirements for submitting the compulsory License application are declared complete;
5. The team of experts shall consist of at least 7 (seven) people and its membership shall come from government agencies and/or experts who do not have a conflict of interest in the field of Patents related to the compulsory License application;
6. The team of experts shall be ad hoc for each compulsory License application.