Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

TRADE MARKS REGULATIONS 1995 - REG 17A.34Q

             (1)  The Registrar may give a direction in relation to an opposition to which this Division applies:

                     (a)  if requested by a party in writing; or

                     (b)  on the Registrar's own initiative.

             (2)  If the Registrar proposes to give a direction, the Registrar must give the parties an opportunity to make representations about the direction.

             (3)  A direction must not be inconsistent with the Act or these Regulations.

             (4)  The Registrar must notify the parties of the direction as soon as practicable.