Singapore legislation

Section 93C

of Trade Marks Act 1998

Section 93C

Notice to take action

Amended by34/201834/2018

(1)

If section 93B(1)(a) and (b) has been satisfied by the proprietor of the registered trade mark, the Director‑General must, as soon as practicable, give to the proprietor and the dealer personally, by post or (with the prior consent of the addressee) by email, a written notice that states that the goods will be released to the dealer unless —

(a)

an infringement action in relation to the goods is instituted by the proprietor within a prescribed period after the day specified in the notice; and

(b)

the proprietor gives written notice to the Director‑General within that period stating that such action has been instituted.

Amended by34/2018

(2)

Section 85(4) to (7) applies in relation to a notice under subsection (1) as it applies in relation to a notice under section 85(1), as if a reference to the requestor is a reference to the proprietor of the registered trade mark.

Amended by34/2018