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6.1 Indication of certification mark

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A certification mark should indicate whether it is such a trade mark. Where it is not readily apparent from the mark itself, the applicant will be asked to include the words “certification mark” or an abbreviation of these words in the mark, or alternatively agree to the entry of the following condition:

It is a condition of registration that the mark will always be used in conjunction with a clear indication that is it is a certification mark.


Last updated 23 June 2008

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