Geographical Indications Rules 2019 · As enacted · Part 2 · Registration of Geographical Indication
24. Examination
Feedback & supportLast amended by an amending law of 2021.
Where section 43(3) of the Act applies, the Registrar must by notice in writing to the applicant for the registration of a geographical indication —
inform the applicant that it appears to the Registrar that the requirements for registration are not met or that additional information or evidence is required to meet those requirements; and
state that the applicant must do one or more of the following within 2 months after the date of the notice: (i)make representations in writing;
apply to amend the application; (iii)provide the additional or any other information or evidence.
Where the Registrar refuses under section 43(4) of the Act to accept an application for registration, the Registrar must notify the applicant of the Registrar’s decision in writing.
Subregulation 1
Where section 43(3) of the Act applies, the Registrar must by notice in writing to the applicant for the registration of a geographical indication —
inform the applicant that it appears to the Registrar that the requirements for registration are not met or that additional information or evidence is required to meet those requirements; and
state that the applicant must do one or more of the following within 2 months after the date of the notice: (i)make representations in writing;
apply to amend the application; (iii)provide the additional or any other information or evidence.
Subregulation 2
Where the Registrar refuses under section 43(4) of the Act to accept an application for registration, the Registrar must notify the applicant of the Registrar’s decision in writing.