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6. Additional examination requirements

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The Examiner must take into account the additional requirements for collective marks provided for under regulations 44 and 59 of the Regulations. The following requirements must be satisfied before a collective mark may be accepted:

  • An indication that the application is for a collective mark:24
  • A declaration that the applicant is a collective association as defined in the Act.25


Footnotes

24 Regulation 44(b) of the Trade Marks Regulations 2003.

25 Regulation 59(b) of the Trade Marks Regulations 2003.


 

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Last updated 16 November 2009

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