Article 21U.K.Grounds for opposition
1.A reasoned statement of opposition as referred to in Article 51(2) shall be admissible only if it is received by the [F1Secretary of State] before expiry of the time limit and if it:
(a)gives duly substantiated reasons why the proposed registration is incompatible with the terms of this Regulation; or
(b)shows that use of the name is lawful, renowned and economically significant for similar agricultural products or foodstuffs.
2.The criteria referred to in point (b) of paragraph 1 shall be assessed in relation to the territory of [F2Great Britain].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Art. 21(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Agricultural Products, Food and Drink (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1637), regs. 1(7), 18(22)(a)
F2Words in Art. 21(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Agricultural Products, Food and Drink (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1637), regs. 1(7), 18(22)(b)