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5.2.5 Revocation on the grounds of non-use
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A trade mark that was registered as a defensive trade mark under the Trade Marks Act 1953 cannot be revoked under section 66(1)(a) of the Trade Marks Act 2002 until three years after the commencement of the Trade Marks Act 2002,42 but can be revoked under that section after that three year period has elapsed.
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42 See section 208(7) of the Trade Marks Act 2002.
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