(Cap 559, section 91) [4 April 2003] L.N. 31 of 2003 (L.N. 30 of 2003) Cap 559A s 1 (Omitted as spent) PART 1 PRELIMINARY (Omitted as spent) Cap 559A s 2 Interpretation (1) In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires- "actual date of registration" (实际注册日期) has the meaning assigned by rule 29(1)(b); "applicable fee" (适用费用), in relation to a matter or proceeding, means the fee specified in the Schedule in relation to that matter or proceeding; "business day of the Registry" (注册处办公日) means a business day of the Registry as specified in directions of the Registrar published under rule 114; "business hours of the Registry" (注册处办公时间) means the business hours of the Registry as specified in directions of the Registrar published under rule 114; "commencement date" (生效日期) means the date on which the Ordinance comes into operation; "the date of registration" (注册日期) has the meaning assigned by rule 29(1)(a); "digital signature" (数码签署) has the meaning assigned by section 2(1) of the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Cap 553); "electronic record" (电子纪录) has the meaning assigned by section 2(1) of the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Cap 553); "electronic signature" (电子签署) has the meaning assigned by section 2(1) of the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Cap 553); "existing registered mark" (现有注册标记) has the meaning assigned by section 1(1) of Schedule 5 to the Ordinance; "information system" (资讯系统) has the meaning assigned by section 2(1) of the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Cap 553); "International Classification" (《国际分类》) means the International Classification of Goods and Services adopted under the Nice Agreement and in force at the relevant time; "Nice Agreement" (《尼斯协定》) means the Nice Agreement concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the purposes of the Registration of Marks, concluded at the Nice Diplomatic Conference on 15 June 1957, as revised at Stockholm on 14 July 1967 and at Geneva on 13 May 1977 and amended at Geneva on 28 September 1979, as revised or amended from time to time; "objector" (异议人) means a person who files a notice of objection under rule 26(2) or 55(1), as the case may be; "old law" (旧有法律) has the meaning assigned by section 1(1) of Schedule 5 to the Ordinance; "opponent" (反对人) means a person who files a notice of opposition under rule 16, 61(1), 67(2) or 102(3), as the case may be; (L.N. 97 of 2003) "the Ordinance" (本条例) means the Trade Marks Ordinance (Cap 559); "the repealed Ordinance" (被废除条例) means the Trade Marks Ordinance (Cap 43), as in operation immediately before its repeal by the Ordinance; "send" (送交) includes give, and cognate expressions are to be construed accordingly; "specification" (说明) means the statement of the goods or services in respect of which a trade mark is registered or proposed to be registered; "specified form" (指明表格), in relation to any matter or proceeding, means the form specified by the Registrar under section 74 of the Ordinance to be used in connection with that matter or proceeding. (2) Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference in these Rules to the filing of a document or other thing (howsoever expressed) shall be construed as a reference to the filing of the document or thing with the Registrar in accordance with Part 16. (3) Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference in these Rules to a trade mark shall be construed as including a reference to a certification mark, collective mark and defensive trade mark. (4) A reference in the heading to a rule to the number of a form is a reference to the number of that form as published in the official journal under section 74 of the Ordinance. (5) A reference in the heading to a rule to the number of a fee is a reference to the number of that fee as specified in the Schedule. Cap 559A s 3 Specified forms (s. 74 of the Ordinance) (1) Where under section 74 of the Ordinance the Registrar specifies a form to be used in connection with any matter or proceeding, the specified form shall be used in all cases in which it is applicable. (2) A requirement to use a specified form is satisfied by the use of either- (a) a replica of the specified form; or (b) a form acceptable to the Registrar,that contains the information required by the specified form and complies with any directions of the Registrar as to the use of the specified form or replicas of it. Cap 559A s 4 Fees (1) The fees to be paid in relation to any matter or proceeding under the Ordinance or these Rules are those specified in the Schedule. (2) Subject to subrule (3), fees shall be paid at such time and in such manner as the Registrar directs. (3) Where a fee is required to be paid in relation to a matter or proceeding for which a specified form is required to be used, the fee shall be paid when the specified form is filed. (4) Where the Registrar is required or authorized by any provision of these Rules to do any act or thing in relation to a matter or proceeding for which a fee is required to be paid, the Registrar may, notwithstanding that provision, refuse to do that act or thing until such time as the fee is paid. (5) Where a fee is paid in error or in excess of the amount specified in the Schedule, the Registrar shall repay the amount paid in error or the excess amount accordingly. Cap 559A s 5 Classification of goods and services (s. 40 of the Ordinance) (1) Subject to subrule (3), for the purposes of trade marks registered on or after the commencement date, the goods or services in respect of which a trade mark is registered shall be classified in accordance with the classifications of the International Classification in force on the date of registration. (2) Subject to subrule (3), for the purposes of existing registered marks, the goods or services in respect of which a trade mark is registered shall be classified in the same manner as they were classified immediately before the commencement date. (3) The specification of a registered trade mark may be reclassified in accordance with rules 58, 59, 60 and 61. Cap 559A s 6 Form of application, etc. (s. 38 of the Ordinance) (Forms T2, T2A & T2S) (Fee No. 1) PART 2 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION Filing of application (1) An application for registration of a trade mark shall be filed on the specified form. (2) An application for registration of a 3-dimensional shape as a trade mark or as an element of a trade mark shall not be treated as such unless the application contains a statement claiming the shape as the trade mark or as an element of the trade mark, as the case may be. (3) An application for registration of a colour or colours as a trade mark, or as an element or elements of a trade mark, shall not be treated as such unless- (a) the application contains a statement claiming the colour or colours as the trade mark, or as an element or elements of the trade mark, as the case may be; and (b) the trade mark, or the element or elements of the trade mark, as the case may be, appear in the representation of the trade mark included with the application in the colour or colours for which the claim is made. Cap 559A s 7 Specification of goods or services (ss. 38(2)(c) & 40 of the Ordinance) (Form T5A) (Fee No. 2) (1) Every application for registration of a trade mark shall specify the class or classes of goods or services in the International Classification to which the application relates. (2) The specification shall include for each class of goods or services set out in the specification a clear and concise description, appropriate to that class, of the goods or services in respect of which the trade mark is proposed to be registered. (3) If the application relates to more than one class of goods or services in the International Classification, the specification shall set out the classes in consecutive numerical order. (4) If the trade mark is proposed to be registered in respect of all the goods or services in a particular class, or in respect of a large variety of goods or services, the Registrar may refuse to accept the application unless he is satisfied that the specification is justified by the use the applicant has made of the trade mark or by the use he intends to make of the trade mark if it is registered. (5) If the specification lists goods or services by reference to a class or classes in the International Classification under which the goods or services do not fall, the applicant may file a request under section 46 of the Ordinance to amend the application to correct the class or classes accordingly (see rule 24). (6) Subject to rule 24, on receipt of a request under subrule (5) and payment of the applicable fee, the Registrar shall amend the application accordingly. (7) Subrule (4) does not apply to an application for the registration of a trade mark as a defensive trade mark. Cap 559A s 8 Representation of trade mark (s. 38(2)(d) of the Ordinance) (1) The representation included with an application for registration of a trade mark shall depict the trade mark clearly and in sufficient detail to permit a proper examination to be made of the trade mark and shall be of a kind and quality that is suitable for reproduction and registration. (2) The Registrar may at any time require the applicant to file additional copies of the representation. Cap 559A s 9 Claim to priority (s. 41 of the Ordinance) (1) Where an applicant wishes to claim a right to priority under section 41 of the Ordinance, the application filed under these Rules shall include the following particulars- (a) the name of each country, territory or area in respect of which a right to priority is claimed; (b) the date of filing of the application filed in, or in respect of, each such country, territory or area; and (c) the application number assigned to that application, if it is known to the applicant.(2) If the application filed under these Rules does not include the application number assigned to the previous application as required by subrule (1)(c), the Registrar may at any time by notice in writing require the applicant to file that application number. (3) The Registrar may at any time by notice in writing require the applicant to file a certificate issued by the registering or other competent authority of the country, territory or area in respect of which any right to priority is claimed that certifies, or establishes to the satisfaction of the Registrar- (a) the date of filing of the application filed in, or in respect of, that country, territory or area; (b) the application number assigned to that application; (c) the representation of the trade mark; and (d) the goods or services covered by that application.(4) Where the Registrar issues a notice under subrule (2) or (3), the claim to a right to priority shall be lost for the application if the application number or certificate, as the case may be, is not filed within 3 months after the date of the notice. Cap 559A s 10 Disclaimers, limitations and conditions (s. 15 of the Ordinance) An applicant who wishes to- (a) disclaim any right to the exclusive use of any specified element of the trade mark; or (b) subject the rights to be conferred by the registration to a specified territorial or other limitation or condition,shall include particulars of the disclaimer, limitation or condition in his application. Cap 559A s 11 Deficiencies in application (1) If it appears to the Registrar that an application for registration of a trade mark does not satisfy the requirements of- (a) rule 6(1), 7(1) or (2) or 8(1); or (b) section 38 of the Ordinance (which sets out requirements relating to applications),the Registrar shall send a notice to the applicant informing him of the deficiencies and requesting him to remedy those deficiencies. (2) An applicant to whom a notice is sent under this rule must remedy the deficiencies within 2 months after the date of the notice, and if he fails to do so- (a) where the deficiencies relate to rule 6(1), 7(1) or (2) or 8(1) or section 38(1), (2)(e), (3), (4) or (5) of the Ordinance, the application shall be treated as abandoned; and (b) where the deficiencies relate to section 38(2)(a), (b), (c) or (d) of the Ordinance, the application shall be deemed never to have been made. Cap 559A s 12 Examination of application (s. 42(1) of the Ordinance) Examination and publication The Registrar shall examine whether an application for registration of a trade mark filed under these Rules, and in respect of which any deficiencies notified to the applicant under rule 11 have been remedied, satisfies the requirements for registration. Cap 559A s 13 Failure to meet requirements for registration (s. 42(3) of the Ordinance) (Form T13) (Fee No. 3) (1) If, on the basis of the examination of an application under rule 12, it appears to the Registrar that the requirements for registration are not met, he shall by notice in writing inform the applicant of the Registrar's opinion and of the matters referred to in section 42(3)(b) and (c) of the Ordinance. (2) The applicant may, at any time during the period beginning on the date of the notice and ending 6 months after that date, do either or both of the following- (L.N. 97 of 2003) (a) file written representations to establish that the requirements for registration are met; or (b) file a request under section 46 of the Ordinance to amend his application so as to meet those requirements (see rule 24).(3) The Registrar may, on a request being filed by the applicant on the specified form within the period specified in subrule (2), extend the time for filing the written representations or request referred to in that subrule for one further period of 3 months. (L.N. 97 of 2003) (4) If- (a) the applicant files written representations or a request for amendment under subrule (2) within the period specified in that subrule or, where the Registrar has granted an extension of time under subrule (3), within the period as so extended; and (b) it appears to the Registrar, after considering the representations or request for amendment, that the application, or the application as amended or proposed to be amended, does not meet the requirements for registration,the Registrar shall inform the applicant of his opinion by notice in writing. (L.N. 97 of 2003) (5) Where a notice is sent to the applicant under subrule (4), the applicant may, at any time during the period beginning on the date of the notice and ending 3 months after that date, do any or all of the following- (a) file written representations or further written representations to establish that the requirements for registration are met; (b) file a request or a further request under section 46 of the Ordinance to amend his application so as to meet those requirements (see rule 24); or (c) file a request for a hearing. (L.N. 97 of 2003)(6) The Registrar may, on a request being filed by the applicant on the specified form within the period specified in subrule (5) or, where the Registrar has previously granted an extension of time under this subrule, within the period as so extended, extend the time for filing written representations or a request under subrule (5) for such period or periods, not exceeding 3 months at any one time, and on such terms, if any, as he may direct, if he is satisfied that- (a) where the notice sent to the applicant under subrule (4) raises an objection to the registration of the trade mark on any of the grounds mentioned in section 12(1), (2) or (3) of the Ordinance (relative grounds for refusal of registration)- (i) the applicant needs additional time to obtain the consent of the owner of a relevant earlier trade mark; (ii) the applicant needs additional time to obtain an assignment of a relevant earlier trade mark; or (iii) proceedings for the invalidation or revocation of a relevant earlier trade mark are pending and time should be extended to allow for the proceedings to be disposed of;(b) the applicant needs additional time to prepare evidence of use to be filed in support of the application; or (c) other exceptional circumstances exist to justify the granting of an extension of time. (L.N. 97 of 2003) Cap 559A s 14 Prescribed period under section 42(3)(b) of the Ordinance (1) Except as provided in subrules (2) and (3), for the purposes of section 42(3)(b) of the Ordinance (which sets a deadline for meeting the requirements for registration), the prescribed period for an application in relation to which a notice is sent to the applicant under rule 13(1) is the period beginning on the date of the notice and ending 6 months after that date or, where the Registrar has granted an extension of time under rule 13(3), ending 9 months after that date. (2) Subject to subrule (3), where- (a) the Registrar sends a notice to the applicant under rule 13(1); (b) the applicant files written representations or a request for amendment under rule 13(2) within the period specified in that rule or as extended under rule 13(3); and (c) the Registrar sends a notice to the applicant under rule 13(4),the prescribed period for the application is the period beginning on the date of the notice sent to the applicant under rule 13(1) and ending 3 months after the date of the notice sent to the applicant under rule 13(4) or, where the Registrar has granted an extension of time under rule 13(6), ending on the last day of the period as so extended. (L.N. 97 of 2003) (3) Where- (a) the Registrar sends a notice to the applicant under rule 13(4); and (b) the applicant files a request for a hearing within the period specified in rule 13(5) or, where the Registrar has granted an extension of time under rule 13(6), within the period as so extended,the prescribed period for the application is the period beginning on the date of the notice sent to the applicant under rule 13(1) and ending on the last day of the hearing or at such time as the Registrar may decide the matter without a hearing under rule 75. (L.N. 97 of 2003) Cap 559A s 15 Publication of particulars of application (s. 43 of the Ordinance) Where the Registrar accepts an application for registration of a trade mark under section 42 of the Ordinance, he shall publish particulars of the application in the official journal. Cap 559A s 16 Notice of opposition (s. 44 of the Ordinance) (Forms T6 & T13) (Fee Nos. 4 & 29) PART 3 OPPOSITION TO REGISTRATION (1) Notice of opposition to the registration of a trade mark shall be filed on the specified form within the 3-month period beginning on the date on which particulars of the application for registration of the trade mark are published under rule 15. (2) The notice of opposition shall include a statement of the grounds of opposition and, where the opposition is based on an earlier trade mark, shall also include- (a) a representation of that earlier trade mark; (b) if it is registered, a statement indicating the classes and the goods or services in respect of which it is registered; (c) if it is not registered, a statement indicating the goods or services in respect of which it is used; and (d) if it is an earlier trade mark by virtue of section 5(1)(a) or (2) of the Ordinance, a statement indicating the application or registration numbers of the trade mark.(3) The opponent shall, at the same time as he files the notice of opposition, send a copy of it to the applicant. (4) The Registrar may, on a request being filed by any person on the specified form within the period specified in subrule (1), extend the time for filing a notice of opposition or anything referred to in subrule (2) by 2 months, which time may not be further extended. (L.N. 97 of 2003) Cap 559A s 17 Counter-statement (Forms T7 & T13) (Fee No. 29) (1) Within 3 months after the date of receipt of the copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant shall file a counter-statement on the specified form setting out- (a) the grounds on which he relies in support of his application; (b) the facts alleged in the notice of opposition that he admits; (c) the facts alleged in the notice of opposition that he denies and his reasons (and if he intends to put forward an alternative version of events at the hearing, his version of those events); and (d) the facts alleged in the notice of opposition that he is unable to admit or deny.(2) The applicant shall, at the same time as he files the counter-statement, send a copy of it to the opponent. (3) The Registrar may, on a request being filed by the applicant on the specified form within the period specified in subrule (1), extend the time for filing a counter-statement by 2 months, which time may not be further extended. (L.N. 97 of 2003) (4) If the applicant does not file a counter-statement within the period specified in subrule (1) or as extended under subrule (3), he shall be deemed to have withdrawn his application. (L.N. 97 of 2003) Cap 559A s 18 Evidence in support of opposition (1) If the applicant files a counter-statement within the period specified in rule 17(1) or as extended under rule 17(3), the opponent shall file evidence in support of his opposition within 6 months after the date of receipt of the copy of the counter-statement. (L.N. 97 of 2003) (2) The opponent shall, at the same time as he files the evidence, send a copy of it to the applicant. (3) If the opponent does not file evidence within the period specified in subrule (1), he shall be deemed to have abandoned his opposition. Cap 559A s 19 Evidence in support of application (1) If the opponent files evidence within the period specified in rule 18(1), then within 6 months after the date of receipt of the copy of the opponent's evidence, the applicant shall file- (a) evidence in support of his application; or (b) a statement to the effect that he does not intend to file evidence.(2) The applicant shall, at the same time as he files the evidence or statement under subrule (1), send a copy of it to the opponent. Cap 559A s 20 Evidence in reply (1) If the applicant files evidence within the period specified in rule 19(1), the opponent may, within 6 months after the date of receipt of the copy of the applicant's evidence, file additional evidence, which evidence shall be confined to matters strictly in reply to the applicant's evidence. (2) If the opponent files additional evidence, he shall at the same time send a copy of it to the applicant. (3) Except with the leave of the Registrar, no further evidence may be filed by either party. Cap 559A s 21 Fixing of date for hearing After the completion of the filing of evidence, the Registrar shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing and shall notify the parties in writing accordingly. Cap 559A s 22 Notice of withdrawal of application (s. 45 of the Ordinance) PART 4 WITHDRAWAL, AMENDMENT, DIVISION AND MERGER OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION Withdrawal (1) An applicant for registration of a trade mark may withdraw his application by notifying the Registrar in writing. (2) The withdrawal takes effect on receipt of the notice by the Registrar. (3) If particulars of the application have been published under rule 15, the Registrar shall publish particulars of the withdrawal in the official journal. Cap 559A s 23 Additional purposes for which application may be amended (s. 46(3)(b) of the Ordinance) Amendment In addition to the purposes mentioned in section 46 of the Ordinance, an application for registration of a trade mark may be amended for the purpose of- (a) correcting under rule 7(5) and (6) the class or classes of goods or services listed in the specification; (b) adding a disclaimer, limitation or condition under section 15 of the Ordinance; or (c) withdrawing a claim to a right to priority made under section 41 of the Ordinance. Cap 559A s 24 Request to amend application (s. 46 of the Ordinance) (Forms T5, T5A, T5B & T5S) (1) A request under section 46 of the Ordinance to amend an application for registration of a trade mark shall be filed on the specified form. (2) The Registrar may at any time require the applicant to file reasons for and evidence in support of the request. (3) Subject to rules 25 and 26, where a request is filed under this rule, the Registrar may- (a) amend the application as proposed by the applicant (if he is satisfied that the proposed amendment complies with section 46 of the Ordinance); (b) amend the application in such manner as he thinks fit (if he is satisfied that only a part of the proposed amendment complies with section 46 of the Ordinance); or (c) refuse to make the amendment (if he is satisfied that the proposed amendment does not comply with section 46 of the Ordinance). Cap 559A s 25 Publication of proposed amendment (s. 46(5)(a) of the Ordinance) Where a request is made under section 46 of the Ordinance to amend an application for registration of a trade mark after particulars of that application have been published under rule 15, the Registrar shall, if he is satisfied that the proposed amendment affects the representation of the trade mark or the goods or services covered by the application, publish particulars of the proposed amendment in the official journal. Cap 559A s 26 Notice of objection (s. 46(5)(b) of the Ordinance) (Form T6) (Fee No. 5) (1) This rule applies where particulars of a proposed amendment to an application for registration of a trade mark have been published under rule 25. (2) Any person claiming to be affected by the proposed amendment may, within 3 months after the date of publication of the particulars, file a notice of objection on the specified form. (3) The notice of objection shall include a statement of the grounds of objection, which statement shall, in particular, explain how the objector would be affected by the amendment if it were made and why in the objector's opinion it would be contrary to section 46 of the Ordinance to make the amendment. (4) The objector shall, at the same time as he files the notice of objection, send a copy of it to the applicant. Cap 559A s 27 Request to divide application (s. 51(1)(a) of the Ordinance) (Form T3) (Fee No. 6) Division (1) At any time after an application for registration of a trade mark is assigned a filing date under section 39 of the Ordinance and before the registration of the trade mark, the applicant may file a request on the specified form to divide the application (the "original application") into 2 or more separate applications (the "divisional applications"), indicating for each divisional application the specification of goods or services to be covered by that application. (2) Each divisional application must claim the same protection under the Ordinance as the original application (for example, for protection as a defensive trade mark). (3) On the division of the original application, each divisional application shall be treated as a separate application for registration with the same filing date as the original application. (4) On the division of the original application, any notice of opposition filed under rule 16 or notice of objection filed under rule 26 in relation to the original application shall- (a) where the notice of opposition or notice of objection relates only to some of the goods or services covered by the original application, be treated as having been filed in relation to each divisional application the specification of which covers any of those goods or services; and (b) in any other case, be treated as having been filed in relation to each of the divisional applications,and the proceedings on the opposition or objection shall continue accordingly. (5) On the division of an original application in relation to which a notice or request relating to the grant of a licence or a security interest or any right in or under the original application has been filed under rule 62 or 64, the notice or request shall- (a) where the notice or request relates only to some of the goods or services covered by the original application, be treated as having been filed in relation to each divisional application the specification of which covers any of those goods or services; and (b) in any other case, be treated as having been filed in relation to each of the divisional applications. Cap 559A s 28 Request to merge applications (s. 51(1)(b) of the Ordinance) (Form T4) Merger (1) An applicant who has filed separate applications for registration of a trade mark may, at any time before particulars of any of those applications have been published under rule 15, file a request on the specified form to merge those applications into a single application. (2) The Registrar shall merge the applications that are the subject of the request into a single application if he is satisfied that all of the applications- (a) are in respect of the same trade mark; (b) claim the same protection under the Ordinance (for example, for protection as a collective mark); (c) bear the same filing date; and (d) are, at the time of the request, in the name of the same person. Cap 559A s 29 Registration (s. 47(1) of the Ordinance) PART 5 REGISTRATION (1) The Registrar shall register a trade mark under section 47(1) of the Ordinance by entering a representation of the trade mark in the register together with the following particulars- (a) the date of registration as determined in accordance with section 48 of the Ordinance, that is to say, the filing date of the application for registration; (b) the actual date of registration, that is to say, the date of the entry in the register of the particulars required to be entered under this rule; (c) the date of priority, if any, claimed under section 41 of the Ordinance; (d) the name and address of the owner; (e) the address for service of the owner; (f) the classes and description of goods or services in the International Classification in respect of which the trade mark is registered; (g) any disclaimer, limitation or condition to which the registration is subject; (h) where the trade mark or any element of the trade mark consists of a 3-dimensional shape for which a claim has been made in accordance with rule 6(2), that fact; (i) where the trade mark or any element or elements of the trade mark consists of a colour or colours for which a claim has been made in accordance with rule 6(3), that fact and the colour or colours so claimed; (j) where the trade mark consists wholly or in part of a sound or smell, that fact; (k) where the trade mark is a certification mark, a collective mark or a defensive trade mark, that fact; (l) where the trade mark registration consists of a series of trade marks, that fact; and (m) where the trade mark is registered under or by virtue of section 11(2), 12(8) or 13(1)(a) or (b) of the Ordinance, that fact.(2) The Registrar may at any time enter in the register such other particulars in relation to the trade mark as he thinks fit. Cap 559A s 30 Publication of registration (s. 47(3) of the Ordinance) On the registration of a trade mark, the Registrar shall publish a notice of the registration in the official journal, which notice shall specify the date of registration. Cap 559A s 31 Reminder of renewal of registration (s. 50(2) of the Ordinance) (1) Subject to subrule (2), at any time not earlier than 6 months nor later than 1 month before the date of expiry of the registration of a trade mark, the Registrar shall (except where renewal has already been effected) send to the owner of the trade mark a notice informing him of the date of expiry and that the registration may be renewed in the manner described in rule 32. (2) If it appears to the Registrar that a trade mark may be registered under section 47(1) of the Ordinance at any time within 6 months before, or at any time after, the date on which renewal would be due (by reason of the filing date of the application for registration), the Registrar shall (except where renewal has already been effected), at any time but not later than 1 month after the actual date of registration, send to the owner of the trade mark a notice informing him of the date of expiry and that the registration may be renewed in the manner described in rule 33. Cap 559A s 32 Renewal of registration (s. 50(1), (3) & (7) of the Ordinance) (Form T8) (Fee Nos. 7 & 8) (1) Renewal of the registration of a trade mark shall be effected by filing a request for renewal on the specified form and paying the applicable fee for renewal at any time within the 6-month period ending on the date of expiry of the registration. (2) If a request for renewal is not filed, or the applicable fee for renewal is not paid, within the period specified in subrule (1), the Registrar shall publish a notice of that fact in the official journal. (3) Renewal of the registration of a trade mark may also be effected by filing a request for renewal on the specified form and paying the applicable fee for renewal and the applicable fee for late renewal within 6 months after the date of expiry of the registration. (4) Where the Registrar renews the registration of a trade mark under this rule, he shall publish a notice of the renewal and of the date of the renewal in the official journal. (5) This rule does not apply to the renewal of the registration of a trade mark to which rule 33 applies. Cap 559A s 33 Renewal of registration: special case (s. 50(1), (3) & (7) of the Ordinance) (Form T8) (Fee No. 9) (1) This rule applies to the renewal of the registration of a trade mark registered on or after the commencement date the registration of which will expire at any time before, or within 6 months after, the actual date of registration (by reason of the filing date of application for registration). (2) Renewal of the registration of the trade mark shall be effected by filing a request for renewal on the specified form and paying the applicable fee for renewal not later than 6 months after the actual date of registration. (3) Where the Registrar renews the registration of a trade mark under this rule, he shall publish a notice of the renewal and of the date of the renewal in the official journal. Cap 559A s 34 Removal of registration (s. 50(5) of the Ordinance) (1) If, in the case of the registration of a trade mark to which rule 32 applies, the renewal of the registration has not been effected within 6 months after the date of expiry of the registration, the Registrar shall remove the trade mark from the register. (2) If, in the case of the registration of a trade mark to which rule 33 applies, the renewal of the registration has not been effected within 6 months after the actual date of registration, the Registrar shall remove the trade mark from the register. (3) Where the Registrar removes a trade mark from the register under this rule, he shall publish a notice of the removal and of the date of the removal in the official journal. Cap 559A s 35 Restoration of registration (s. 50(6) & (7) of the Ordinance) (Form T8) (Fee No. 10) (1) Where the Registrar removes the registration of a trade mark from the register in accordance with rule 34, he may, on a request being filed on the specified form and payment of the applicable fee within 6 months after the date of the removal, restore the trade mark to the register and renew its registration if, having regard to the circumstances of the failure to renew, he is satisfied that it is just to do so. (2) Where the Registrar restores a trade mark to the register under this rule, he shall publish a notice of the restoration and of the date of the restoration in the official journal. Cap 559A s 36 Application for revocation (s. 52(2)(a) of the Ordinance) (Form T6) (Fee No. 11) PART 6 PROCEEDINGS TO REVOKE, INVALIDATE, VARY OR RECTIFY REGISTRATION Procedure for revocation on grounds of non-use (1) An application for the revocation of the registration of a trade mark on the grounds mentioned in section 52(2)(a) of the Ordinance shall be filed on the specified form. (2) The application shall be accompanied by a statement of the grounds on which the application is made and evidence in support of the application. (3) The applicant shall, at the same time as he files the application, send a copy of the application, statement of grounds and evidence to the owner of the registered trade mark in question. Cap 559A s 37 Counter-statement (Form T7) (1) Within 6 months after the date of receipt of the copy of the application, statement of grounds and evidence, the owner shall file a counter-statement on the specified form setting out- (a) the grounds on which he relies in support of his registration; (b) the facts alleged in the application that he admits; (c) the facts alleged in the application that he denies and his reasons (and if he intends to put forward an alternative version of events at the hearing, his version of those events); and (d) the facts alleged in the application that he is unable to admit or deny.(2) The counter-statement shall be accompanied by- (a) evidence of the use made of the trade mark; or (b) a statement giving reasons for non-use.(3) The owner shall, at the same time as he files the counter-statement, send a copy of the counter-statement and a copy of the evidence of use or statement giving reasons for non-use to the applicant. (4) If the owner does not file a counter-statement and either evidence of use or a statement giving reasons for non-use within the period specified in subrule (1), the Registrar may treat the application for revocation as being unopposed by the owner. (L.N. 97 of 2003) Cap 559A s 38 Additional evidence (1) The applicant may file additional evidence in support of his application- (a) within 6 months after the date of receipt of the copy of the counter-statement and the copy of the evidence of use or statement giving reasons for non-use; or (b) if the owner does not file a counter-statement and evidence of use or a statement giving reasons for non-use within the period specified in rule 37(1), within 9 months after the date of filing of the application.(2) If the applicant does not intend to file additional evidence, he shall file a statement to that effect within the period specified in subrule (1)(a) or (b), whichever is applicable. (3) The applicant shall, at the same time as he files the additional evidence or statement under subrule (1) or (2), send a copy of it to the owner. (4) Except with the leave of the Registrar, no further evidence may be filed by either party. Cap 559A s 39 Fixing of date for hearing After the completion of the filing of evidence, the Registrar shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing and shall notify the parties in writing accordingly. Cap 559A s 40 Application for revocation (ss. 52(2)(b), (c) & (d) & 60(6), s. 13 of Sch. 3 & s. 15 of Sch. 4 to the Ordinance) (Form T6) (Fee No. 12) Procedure for revocation on grounds other than non-use (1) An application for- (a) the revocation of the registration of a trade mark on the grounds mentioned in section 52(2)(b), (c) or (d) of the Ordinance; (b) the revocation of the registration of a trade mark as a defensive trade mark on the grounds mentioned in section 60(6) of the Ordinance; (c) the revocation of the registration of a collective mark on the grounds mentioned in section 13 of Schedule 3 to the Ordinance; or (d) the revocation of the registration of a certification mark on the grounds mentioned in section 15 of Schedule 4 to the Ordinance,shall be filed on the specified form. (2) The application shall be accompanied by a statement of the grounds on which the application is made. (3) The applicant shall, at the same time as he files the application, send a copy of the application and statement of grounds to the owner of the registered trade mark, defensive trade mark, collective mark or certification mark in question. Cap 559A s 41 Counter-statement (Form T7) (1) Within 3 months after the date of receipt of the copy of the application and statement of grounds, the owner shall file a counter-statement on the specified form setting out- (a) the grounds on which he relies in support of his registration; (b) the facts alleged in the application that he admits; (c) the facts alleged in the application that he denies and his reasons (and if he intends to put forward an alternative version of events at the hearing, his version of those events); and (d) the facts alleged in the application that he is unable to admit or deny.(2) The owner shall, at the same time as he files the counter-statement, send a copy of it to the applicant. (3) If the owner does not file a counter-statement within the period specified in subrule (1), the Registrar may treat the application for revocation as being unopposed by the owner. (L.N. 97 of 2003) Cap 559A s 42 Evidence in support of application (1) The applicant shall file evidence in support of his application- (a) within 6 months after the date of receipt of the copy of the counter-statement; or (b) if the owner does not file a counter-statement within the period specified in rule 41(1), within 9 months after the date of filing of the application.(2) If the applicant files evidence under subrule (1), he shall at the same time send a copy of it to the owner. (3) If the applicant does not file evidence within the period specified in subrule (1)(a) or (b), he shall be deemed to have withdrawn his application. Cap 559A s 43 Evidence in support of counter-statement (1) If the owner files a counter-statement within the period specified in rule 41(1) and the applicant files evidence within the period specified in rule 42(1), then within 6 months after the date of receipt of the copy of the applicant's evidence the owner shall file- (a) evidence in support of the counter-statement; or (b) a statement to the effect that he does not intend to file evidence.(2) The owner shall, at the same time as he files the evidence or statement under subrule (1), send a copy of it to the applicant. Cap 559A s 44 Evidence in reply (1) If the owner files evidence within the period specified in rule 43(1), the applicant may, within 6 months after the date of receipt of the copy of the owner's evidence, file additional evidence, which evidence shall be confined to matters strictly in reply to the owner's evidence. (2) If the applicant files additional evidence, he shall at the same time send a copy of it to the owner. (3) Except with the leave of the Registrar, no further evidence may be filed by either party. Cap 559A s 45 Fixing of date for hearing After the completion of the filing of evidence, the Registrar shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing and shall notify the parties in writing accordingly. Cap 559A s 46 Application for declaration of invalidity (s. 53, s. 14 of Sch. 3 & s. 16 of Sch. 4 to the Ordinance) (Form T6) (Fee No. 13) Procedure for declaration of invalidity (1) An application for- (a) a declaration of invalidity of the registration of a trade mark on the grounds mentioned in section 53 of the Ordinance; (b) a declaration of invalidity of the registration of a collective mark on the grounds mentioned in section 14 of Schedule 3 to the Ordinance; or (c) a declaration of invalidity of the registration of a certification mark on the grounds mentioned in section 16 of Schedule 4 to the Ordinance,shall be filed on the specified form. (2) The application shall be accompanied by a statement of the grounds on which the application is made. (3) The applicant shall, at the same time as he files the application, send a copy of the application and statement of grounds to the owner of the registered trade mark, collective mark or certification mark in question. Cap 559A s 47 Subsequent procedure Rules 41, 42, 43, 44 and 45 shall apply with necessary modifications to proceedings with respect to an application filed under rule 46. (L.N. 97 of 2003) Cap 559A s 48 Application for variation or rectification (ss. 54 & 57 of the Ordinance) (Form T6) (Fee Nos. 14 & 15) Procedure for variation and rectification (1) An application for- (a) the variation of the registration of a trade mark under section 54 of the Ordinance; or (b) the rectification of an error or omission in the register under section 57 of the Ordinance,shall be filed on the specified form. (2) The application shall be accompanied by- (a) a statement of the grounds on which the application is made; and (b) evidence in support of the application. Cap 559A s 49 Procedure where application is made by the owner of the trade mark (1) This rule applies where an application filed under rule 48 is made by the owner of the registered trade mark in question. (2) Where the Registrar proposes to allow the application, he shall publish a notice in the official journal, which notice shall include- (a) in the case of an application for the variation of the registration of a trade mark, a description of the conditions under which the trade mark is registered and of the variation to be made; and (b) in the case of an application for the rectification of an error or omission in the register, such matters as the Registrar considers necessary to identify the error or omission in question and the rectification to be made.(3) Part 3 shall apply with necessary modifications to proceedings under this rule. Cap 559A s 50 Procedure where application is made by a person other than the owner (Form T7) (1) This rule applies where an application filed under rule 48 is made by a person other than the owner of the registered trade mark in question. (2) The applicant shall, at the same time as he files the application, send a copy of the application, statement of grounds and evidence filed under rule 48 to the owner. (3) Within 6 months after the date of receipt of the copy of the application, statement of grounds and evidence, the owner shall file a counter-statement on the specified form setting out- (a) the grounds on which he relies in support of his registration; (b) the facts alleged in the application or in the applicant's evidence that he admits; (c) the facts alleged in the application or in the applicant's evidence that he denies and his reasons (and if he intends to put forward an alternative version of events at the hearing, his version of those events); and (d) the facts alleged in the application or in the applicant's evidence that he is unable to admit or deny.(4) The counter-statement shall be accompanied by- (a) evidence in support of the counter-statement; or (b) if the owner does not intend to file evidence, a statement to that effect.(5) The owner shall, at the same time as he files the counter-statement, send a copy of the counter-statement and a copy of the evidence or statement filed under subrule (4) to the applicant. (6) If the owner does not file a counter-statement within the period specified in subrule (3), the Registrar may treat the application for variation or rectification as being unopposed by the owner. (L.N. 97 of 2003) (7) If the owner files evidence within the period specified in subrule (3), the applicant may, within 6 months after the date of receipt of the copy of the owner's evidence, file additional evidence, which evidence shall be confined to matters strictly in reply to the owner's evidence. (8) If the applicant files additional evidence, he shall at the same time send a copy of it to the owner. (9) Except with the leave of the Registrar, no further evidence may be filed by either party. (10) After the completion of the filing of evidence, the Registrar shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing and shall notify the parties in writing accordingly. (11) If the Registrar allows the variation or rectification, he shall publish a notice in the official journal containing the following information- (a) in the case of an application for the variation of the registration of a trade mark, a description of the variation made; and (b) in the case of an application for the rectification of an error or omission in the register, such matters as the Registrar considers necessary to identify the rectification made. Cap 559A s 51 Application for leave to intervene (Form T6) (Fee No. 16) Interventions (1) Any person claiming to have an interest in any proceedings under this Part may file an application on the specified form for leave to intervene, stating the nature of his interest, and the Registrar may refuse such leave or grant leave on such terms (including any undertaking as to costs) as he thinks fit. (2) Any person applying for leave to intervene under this rule shall send a copy of the application to each party to the proceedings. (3) Any person granted leave to intervene shall, subject to any terms imposed by the Registrar, be treated as a party to the proceedings. Cap 559A s 52 Addition of disclaimer, limitation or condition (s. 15 of the Ordinance) PART 7 OTHER PROCEEDINGS AFFECTING REGISTRATION Disclaimers, limitations and conditions (1) The owner of a registered trade mark may by filing a notice in writing- (a) disclaim any right to the exclusive use of any specified element of the trade mark; or (b) agree that the rights conferred by the registration shall be subject to a specified territorial or other limitation or condition.(2) On receipt of a notice under subrule (1), the Registrar shall publish a notice of the disclaimer, limitation or condition in the official journal. (3) The Registrar shall enter in the register the relevant particulars of any disclaimer, limitation or condition notified to him under this rule. Cap 559A s 53 Merger of separate registrations (s. 51(1)(c) of the Ordinance) (Form T4) Merger (1) The owner of 2 or more registrations of a trade mark may file a request on the specified form to merge them into a single registration. (2) The Registrar shall merge the registrations that are the subject of the request into a single registration if he is satisfied that all of the registrations- (a) are in respect of the same trade mark; and (b) provide the same protection under the Ordinance (for example, for protection as a certification mark).(3) A merged registration shall be subject to the same disclaimers, limitations and conditions to which each of the original registrations was subject. (4) Where 2 or more registrations are merged, the Registrar shall enter in the register in relation to the merged registration the same particulars as were registered in relation to each of the original registrations. (5) Where the separate registrations bear different dates of registration, the date of registration of the merged registration shall be the latest of those dates. Cap 559A s 54 Alteration of registered trade mark (s. 55 of the Ordinance) (Forms T5B & T5S) Alteration (1) A request under section 55 of the Ordinance to alter a registered trade mark shall be filed on the specified form. (2) The Registrar may at any time require the owner of the registered trade mark to file reasons for and evidence in support of the request. (3) Where the Registrar proposes to allow the alteration, he shall publish a notice of the alteration in the official journal, which notice shall include a representation of the trade mark as proposed to be altered in the register. (4) Subject to rule 55, where a request is filed under this rule, the Registrar may- (a) allow the alteration (if he is satisfied that it complies with section 55 of the Ordinance); (b) allow the alteration in part (if he is satisfied that only a part of the alteration complies with section 55 of the Ordinance); or (c) disallow the alteration (if he is satisfied that it does not comply with section 55 of the Ordinance).(5) Where the Registrar allows the alteration in whole or in part, he shall make the appropriate entry in the register. Cap 559A s 55 Notice of objection (s. 55(3)(c) of the Ordinance) (Form T6) (Fee No. 17) (1) Any person claiming to be affected by the proposed alteration may, within 3 months after the date of publication of the notice under rule 54(3), file a notice of objection on the specified form. (2) The notice of objection shall include a statement of the grounds of objection, which statement shall, in particular, explain how the objector would be affected by the alteration if it were made and why in the objector's opinion it would be contrary to section 55 of the Ordinance to allow the alteration. (3) The objector shall, at the same time as he files the notice of objection, send a copy of it to the owner of the registered trade mark in question. Cap 559A s 56 Surrender of registered trade mark (s. 56 of the Ordinance) (Form T9) Surrender (1) The owner of a registered trade mark may surrender the registration of the trade mark by filing a notice of surrender on the specified form. (2) The notice shall- (a) state whether the registration is surrendered in respect of all of the goods or services for which the trade mark is registered or in respect of only certain of those goods or services; (b) where the registration is surrendered in respect of only certain goods or services, specify the goods or services concerned by reference to their class or classes in the International Classification; (c) give the name and address of each other person having a registered interest or any other right in the trade mark; and (d) certify, in respect of every such person, that the person- (i) has been sent not less than 3 months' notice of the owner's intention to surrender the registration; or (ii) is not affected or, if affected, consents to the surrender. Cap 559A s 57 Effect and publication of surrender (s. 56 of the Ordinance) (1) A surrender of the registration of a trade mark has the same effect in respect of the goods or services for which the registration is surrendered as the registration of the trade mark ceasing to have effect in respect of those goods or services. (2) A surrender takes effect on the date of receipt by the Registrar of a notice that complies with rule 56. (3) The Registrar shall, on a surrender taking effect, make the appropriate entry in the register and publish a notice of the surrender in the official journal. Cap 559A s 58 Registrar may amend entries in the register (s. 58(1) & (2) of the Ordinance) Change of classification of goods or services Subject to rules 59, 60 and 61 and section 58(5) of the Ordinance (which limits the Registrar's power to amend entries in the register), the Registrar may in order to- (a) reclassify the specification of a registered trade mark that is not founded on the classifications of the International Classification to one that is founded on such classifications; or (b) implement any amendment to, or substitution for, the classifications of the International Classification,make such amendments to the entries in the register as he considers necessary for the purposes of reclassifying the specification of any registered trade mark. Cap 559A s 59 Notice to owner of trade mark (s. 58(3)(a) & (c) of the Ordinance) (1) The Registrar shall, before he amends any entry in the register under rule 58, send to the owner of the registered trade mark in question a notice informing him of the proposals for amendment. (2) The notice shall include a statement informing the owner that- (a) he may file written objections to the proposals, within 3 months after the date of the notice, stating the grounds of his objections; and (b) if no written objections are filed within the period specified in paragraph (a), the Registrar will publish the proposals in the official journal and the owner will not be entitled to make any objections to the proposals upon such publication. Cap 559A s 60 Publication of proposals (s. 58(3)(b) of the Ordinance) (1) If the owner of a registered trade mark to whom a notice is sent under rule 59 does not file written objections within the period specified in rule 59(2)(a), or at any time before the expiry of that period files written notice of his intention not to make any objections, the Registrar shall as soon as practicable after the expiry of that period or receipt of that notice, as the case may be, publish the proposals for amendment in the official journal. (2) If the owner files written objections within the period specified in rule 59(2)(a), the Registrar shall consider the objections and shall either abandon the proposals (if he is satisfied that the objections have merit) or, where he has amended the proposals, publish the proposals, as amended, in the official journal. Cap 559A s 61 Notice of opposition (s. 58(3)(d) of the Ordinance) (Form T6) (Fee No. 18) (1) Where the Registrar publishes proposals for amendment under rule 60(1) or (2), any person claiming to be affected may, within 3 months after the date of publication of the proposals, file a notice of opposition on the specified form. (2) The notice of opposition shall include a statement of the grounds of opposition, which statement shall, in particular, explain how the opponent would be affected by the amendments if they were made and why in the opponent's opinion it would be contrary to section 58(5) of the Ordinance to make the amendments. (3) The opponent shall, at the same time as he files the notice of opposition, send a copy of it to the owner of the registered trade mark in question. (4) The Registrar may require or admit evidence directed to the questions in issue. (5) If no notice of opposition is filed within the period specified in subrule (1), or where any opposition has been determined against the opponent, the Registrar shall make the amendments as proposed and shall enter in the register the date on which they were made. Cap 559A s 62 Application or notice to register registrable transaction (ss. 29 & 31(3) of the Ordinance) (Forms T10 & T11) (Fee No. 19) PART 8 REGISTRABLE TRANSACTIONS (1) An application under section 29 of the Ordinance to register particulars of a registrable transaction relating to a registered trade mark, or a notice under sections 29 and 31(3) of the Ordinance to register particulars of a registrable transaction relating to an application for registration of a trade mark, shall be filed on the specified form. (2) Where the registrable transaction is an assignment, the application or notice shall either be signed by or on behalf of the parties to the assignment or be accompanied by such documentary evidence as suffices to establish the assignment. (3) Where the registrable transaction relates to the grant of a licence or security interest, the application or notice shall either be signed by or on behalf of the grantor or be accompanied by such documentary evidence as suffices to establish the transaction. (4) Where the registrable transaction relates to the making by personal representatives of an assent, the application or notice shall either be signed by or on behalf of both the personal representative and the beneficiary or be accompanied by such documentary evidence as suffices to establish the transaction. (5) Where the registrable transaction relates to an order of a court or an authority recognized by the Registrar as a competent authority, the application or notice shall be accompanied by such documentary evidence as suffices to establish the transaction. Cap 559A s 63 Entry in the register of particulars of registrable transaction (ss. 29 & 31(3) of the Ordinance) (1) The particulars that shall be entered in the register in connection with a registrable transaction relating to a registered trade mark or an application for registration of a trade mark are- (a) in the case of an assignment of the trade mark or application- (i) the name and address of the assignee; and (ii) the date of the assignment;(b) in the case of an assignment of any right in the trade mark or application- (i) the name and address of the assignee; (ii) the date of the assignment; and (iii) a description of the right assigned;(c) in the case of a grant of a licence under the trade mark or application- (i) the name and address of the licensee; (ii) where the licence is an exclusive licence, that fact; (iii) where the licence is limited, a description of the limitation; and (iv) where the licence is for a fixed period or the duration of the licence is ascertainable as a fixed period, the period of the licence;(d) in the case of the grant of any security interest over the trade mark or application, or over any right in or under the trade mark or application- (i) the name and address of the grantee; (ii) the nature of the interest (whether fixed or floating); and (iii) the extent of the security and the right in or under the trade mark or application that is secured;(e) in the case of the making by personal representatives of an assent in relation to the trade mark or application, or in relation to any right in or under the trade mark or application- (i) the name and address of the person in whom the trade mark or application, or any right in or under it, vests by virtue of the assent; and (ii) the date of the assent; and(f) in the case of an order of a court or other competent authority transferring the trade mark or application, or transferring any right in or under the trade mark or application- (i) the name and address of the transferee; (ii) the name of the court or other competent authority; (iii) the date of the order; and (iv) where the transfer is in respect of a right in the trade mark or application, a description of the right transferred.(2) In each case, there shall be entered in the register the date on which the entry is made. Cap 559A s 64 Request to amend or remove registered particulars (ss. 29(5) & (6) & 31(3) of the Ordinance) (Forms T10 & T11) (1) The Registrar may, on the filing of a request made on the specified form, amend or remove any registered particulars relating to- (a) a licence under a registered trade mark or application for registration of a trade mark; (b) a security interest over a registered trade mark or application for registration of a trade mark; or (c) a security interest over any right in or under a registered trade mark or application for registration of a trade mark.(2) Where the request relates to the alteration of the terms of a licence or security interest, it shall either be signed by or on behalf of both the grantor and grantee of the licence or security interest or be accompanied by such documentary evidence as suffices to establish the alteration. (3) Where the request relates to the removal of registered particulars relating to a licence or security interest, it shall either be signed by or on behalf of the grantee of the licence or security interest or be accompanied by such documentary evidence as suffices to establish that the registered particulars have ceased to have effect. (4) In the case of an alteration of the terms of a licence or security interest, there shall be entered in the register the date on which the entry relating to the alteration is made. Cap 559A s 65 Request to change name or address, etc., recorded in the register (s. 57(5) of the Ordinance) (Form T5) PART 9 CORRECTION OF THE REGISTER (1) The Registrar may, on the filing of a request made on the specified form by- (a) the owner of a registered trade mark; (b) a licensee of a registered trade mark; or (c) any person having an interest in or charge on a registered trade mark the particulars of which have been registered under rule 63 or 64,enter any change in his name or address, or in any other particulars identifying such person, as recorded in the register. (2) The Registrar may at any time require a person making a request under this rule to file reasons for and evidence in support of the request. Cap 559A s 66 Correction of errors or omissions in the register (s. 57(6) of the Ordinance) (1) Where the Registrar proposes to correct any error or omission in the register under section 57(6) of the Ordinance (which authorizes the correction of errors or omissions attributable to the Registrar or the Registry), he shall send a notice of the proposed correction to any person who appears to him to be concerned. (2) Any person to whom a notice is sent under subrule (1) may, within 3 months after the date of the notice, file written objections to the proposed correction, stating the grounds of his objections. (3) Where any person to whom a notice is sent under subrule (1) files written objections within the period specified in subrule (2), the Registrar shall consider the objections and shall either abandon the proposal (if he is satisfied that the objections have merit) or correct the register as proposed (if he is satisfied that the objections are without merit). (4) If no written objections are filed within the period specified in subrule (2), the Registrar may proceed to make the proposed correction in the register. Cap 559A s 67 Removal of matter from the register (s. 57(7) of the Ordinance) (Form T6) (Fee No. 20) (1) Where the Registrar proposes to remove any matter from the register under section 57(
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