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3. Reasons that will generally justify the exercise of the Commissioner's discretion

It is not be possible nor practical for this practice guideline to address every conceivable reason that could be submitted in support of a request for extension of time. Accordingly, the following examples are not exhaustive but give an indication of the circumstances that are generally considered to be persuasive reasons for granting an initial request for extension of time.

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3.1 Seeking a Letter of Consent or Negotiating a Co-existence Agreement
3.2 Preparing Evidence of Use demonstrating Acquired Distinctiveness
3.3 Classification Objections or Broadness Objections
3.4 Office has raised a late objection
3.5 Cited mark to lapse
3.6 Ill health
3.7 Financial Difficulties

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3. Reasons that will generally justify the exercise of the Commissioner's discretion

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