Changes have been introduced to trade
marks and the trade mark application process
From October 1st 2008 new rules have changed the opposition
period in a trade mark application from a fixed three-month period
to two months, with a free extension to three months on request
by a party considering opposition.
Also the "cooling-off" period after opposition has
been intimated has been reduced from 12 months to an initial
period of nine months. It can be extended to 18 months if both
parties request it and make certain statements.
The Registrar has been given wider powers and more flexibility
in certain situations
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