Geographical Indications Rules 2019 · As enacted · Part 2 · Registration of Geographical Indication
21. Counter-statement
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Within 6 weeks (or such longer period as may be granted under rule 23) after the date on which the applicant receives from the objector a copy of the notice of objection, the applicant must file with the Registrar a counter‑statement in Form HC6 (called in this Division the counter‑statement).
The counter‑statement must set out —
the grounds on which the applicant relies as supporting the application; and
the facts alleged in the notice of objection which the applicant admits, if any.
The applicant must serve on the objector a copy of the counter‑statement at the same time the counter‑statement is filed with the Registrar.
If the applicant does not comply with paragraph (1), (2) or (3), the application for the rule 19 amendment is treated as withdrawn.
Subregulation 1
Within 6 weeks (or such longer period as may be granted under rule 23) after the date on which the applicant receives from the objector a copy of the notice of objection, the applicant must file with the Registrar a counter‑statement in Form HC6 (called in this Division the counter‑statement).
Subregulation 2
The counter‑statement must set out —
the grounds on which the applicant relies as supporting the application; and
the facts alleged in the notice of objection which the applicant admits, if any.
Subregulation 3
The applicant must serve on the objector a copy of the counter‑statement at the same time the counter‑statement is filed with the Registrar.
Subregulation 4
If the applicant does not comply with paragraph (1), (2) or (3), the application for the rule 19 amendment is treated as withdrawn.