CHAPTER IV REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

SECTION 1 Examination of applications

Article 41 Examination of the conditions of filing
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Article 42 Examination as to absolute grounds for refusal
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SECTION 2 Search

Article 43 Search report
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SECTION 3 Publication of the application

Article 44 Publication of the application
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SECTION 4 Observations by third parties and opposition

Article 45 Observations by third parties
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Article 46 Opposition
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Article 47 Examination of opposition
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Article 48 Delegation of powers
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SECTION 5 Withdrawal, restriction, amendment and division of the application

Article 49 Withdrawal, restriction and amendment of the application
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Article 50 Division of the application
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SECTION 6 Registration

Article 51 Registration
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Regulation revoked (31.12.2020) by The Trade Marks (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/269), reg. 1(1), Sch. 5 para. 6; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Regulation revoked (31.12.2020) by The Trade Marks (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/269), reg. 1(1), Sch. 5 para. 6; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)