Rule 39 in force at 1.10.2008, see rule 1

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1797/rule/39The Trade Marks Rules 2008Trade agreementsenTRADE MARKSStatute Law Database2024-08-06Expert Participation2021-01-01These Rules revoke and replace the Trade Marks Rules 2000 (SI 2000/136), (“the 2000 Rules”). They re-enact, with modifications and amendments of a drafting nature, the 2000 Rules as amended and make several changes of substance in order to give better effect to the provisions of the Trade Marks Act 1994 (“the Act”).Revocation, invalidation and rectificationApplication for revocation (on grounds other than non-use); section 46(1)(c) or (d) (Forms TM8 & TM26(O))39.(1)

An application to the registrar for revocation of a trade mark under section 46, on the grounds set out in section 46(1)(c) or (d), shall be made on Form TM26(O) and shall include a statement of the grounds on which the application is made and be accompanied by a statement of truth.

(2)

The registrar shall send a copy of Form TM26(O) and the statement of the grounds on which the application is made to the proprietor.

(3)

The proprietor shall, within two months of the date on which he was sent a copy of Form TM26(O) and the statement by the registrar, file a Form TM8 which shall include a counter-statement, otherwise the registrar may treat the proprietor as not opposing the application and the registration of the mark shall, unless the registrar directs otherwise, be revoked.

(4)

The registrar shall send a copy of Form TM8 to the applicant.

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