Singapore legislation

Section 340

of Copyright Act 2021

Section 340

Notice to bring action if request made

(1)

If a request to continue detention in respect of goods seized under section 336 is made in accordance with section 338, the Director‑General must give a written notice to the requestor and the dealer.

(2)

The notice must state that the goods will be released to the dealer unless —

(a)

an infringement action is brought in relation to the goods within the prescribed time after the date specified in the notice; and

(b)

the requestor informs the Director‑General of the action within that time.

(3)

The date mentioned in subsection (2)(a) must not be earlier than the date on which the notice is given.

(4)

The notice may be given personally, by post or (if the recipient gives prior consent) by email.

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