Rule 40 in force at 1.10.2008, see rule 1

Word in rule 40(1) substituted (1.10.2008) by The Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules 2008 (S.I. 2008/2300), rules 1, 2

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1797/rule/40The 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 rectification40Application for revocation (on grounds other than non-use): evidence rounds1

Where the proprietor has filed a Form TM8, the registrar shall specify the periods within which further evidence may be filed by the parties.

2

Where the applicant files no further evidence in support of the application the applicant, shall, unless the registrar otherwise directs, be deemed to have withdrawn the application.

3

The registrar shall notify the proprietor of any direction given under paragraph (2).

4

The registrar may, at any time give leave to either party to file evidence upon such terms as the registrar thinks fit.

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