(1)
This regulation applies instead of regulation 75 of the Trade Marks Regulations and regulation 76 of those regulations does not apply to a notice of opposition filed under this regulation.
(2)
A person who opposes the conferral of protection on an international registration designating New Zealand may file with the Commissioner a notice of opposition within 3 months after the date of publication.
(3)
The Commissioner may, if requested, extend the deadline for filing a notice of opposition—
by up to 1 month, without the consent of the holder of the international registration; and
by up to 2 months, with the holder’s consent.
(4)
The Commissioner must not extend the deadline if the request for extension is received after the deadline has expired.
(5)
If a notice of opposition is filed, the Commissioner must—
give notification of refusal (based on an opposition) to the International Bureau; and
state in the notification the grounds of the opposition.
Compare: Trade Marks (International Registration) Rules 2000 r 13 (Singapore)
Regulation 16(2): amended, on 21 March 2019, by regulation 6 of the Trade Marks (International Registration) Amendment Regulations 2019 (LI 2019/23).