8. In regulation 2 (interpretation), after the definition of “the Community Trade Mark Regulation” insert—U.K.
““the International Bureau”, “international trade mark (EC)”, “international trade mark (UK)” and “the Madrid Protocol” have the meanings given in section 53;
“international application” means an application to the International Bureau for registration of a trade mark in the International Register;
“international application designating the European Community” means an international application in which a request has been made for extension of protection to the European Community under Article 3ter(1) of the Madrid Protocol;
“International Register” means the register of trade marks maintained by the International Bureau for the purposes of the Madrid Protocol;
“international registration” means the registration of a trade mark in the International Register;
“international registration designating the European Community” means an international registration in relation to which a request has been made (either in the relevant international application or subsequently) for extension of protection to the European Community under Article 3ter(1) or (2) of the Madrid Protocol;”.
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 8 in force at 1.10.2004, see reg. 1(2)