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DESIGNS ACT 2003 - SECT 144C

Directions by Registrar for filing of evidence

  (1)   The Registrar may, by writing, give a direction in relation to the filing of evidence in connection with a matter arising under this Act or the regulations.

Note:   See also paragraph   149(2)(ab) (about regulations).

  (2)   Without limiting subsection   (1), a direction under that subsection may relate to the following:

  (a)   the number of copies of evidence to be filed;

  (b)   the form in which evidence is to be filed (including the circumstances in which physical articles, other than documents, are or are not permitted to be filed);

  (c)   the means by which evidence is to be filed.

  (3)   Without limiting paragraph   (2)(b), a direction under subsection   (1) may require that evidence in writing be in the form of a declaration.

  (4)   This section does not apply in relation to the provision of material under section   69 (about material relating to whether a registered design is new or distinctive).

  (5)   The Registrar must publish a notice, in accordance with the regulations, setting out a direction under subsection   (1).

  (6)   A direction under subsection   (1) is not a legislative instrument.


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