(1)
Each party who wishes to be heard at a hearing must pay a hearing fee.
(2)
The fee must be paid,—
in the case of a hearing by appearance, not less than 10 working days before the date set for the hearing:
in the case of a hearing by submissions, when the party files the submissions with the Commissioner.
(2A)
In the case of a hearing required under regulation 123, the fee must accompany the filing of the notice of requirement to be heard.
(3)
The Commissioner must refund a hearing fee paid by a party who withdraws from the hearing if the Commissioner receives notice of withdrawal not less than 5 working days before the date set for the hearing.
Regulation 126(2A): inserted, on 29 April 2013, by regulation 30 of the Trade Marks Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/49).