Commonwealth Numbered Acts

TRADE MARKS ACT 1995 No. 119 of 1995 - SECT 33

33. (1) The Registrar must, after the examination, accept the application
unless he or she is satisfied that:

   (a)  the application has not been made in accordance with this Act; or

   (b)  there are grounds for rejecting it. Note: For the grounds on which an
        application may be rejected see Division 2.

(2) The Registrar may accept the application subject to conditions or
limitations. Note: For limitations see section 6.

(3) If the Registrar is satisfied that:

   (a)  the application has not been made in accordance with this Act; or

   (b)  there are grounds for rejecting it; the Registrar must reject the
        application.

(4) The Registrar may not reject an application without giving the applicant
an opportunity of being heard. Note: For applicant see section 6.