Section 132. Savings in respect of other persons authorised to act as agents

132. Savings in respect of other persons authorised to act as agents.— Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to prohibit — (a) the applicant for a patent[3] * from drafting any specification or appearing or acting before the Controller; or (b) an advocate, not being a patent agent, from taking part in any[4] [hearing before the Controller on behalf of a party who is taking part in any proceedings under this Act].