(1)
Within 2 months after a copy of the counter-statement is sent to the opponent (O), O must—
file evidence in support of the opposition; or
notify the Commissioner that O does not intend to file evidence; or
notify the Commissioner that O withdraws the application.
(2)
The Commissioner must notify the applicant as soon as practicable after O has taken one of the steps under subclause (1)(b) or (c).
Regulation 82(1): amended, on 10 December 2012, by regulation 32 of the Trade Marks Amendment Regulations 2012 (SR 2012/336).