The Trade Marks (Isle of Man) Order 2013 No. 2601

SCHEDULE Exceptions to and modifications of the Trade Marks Act 1994 in its application to the Isle of Man

4.  In section 6(1) (meaning of “earlier trade mark”)―

(a) in paragraph (a), for “or Community trade mark” substitute “, Community trade mark or international trade mark (EC)”;

(b) for paragraph (b) substitute―

“(b) a Community trade mark or international trade mark (EC) which has a valid claim to seniority from an earlier registered trade mark or international trade mark (UK),

(ba) a registered trade mark or international trade mark (UK) which—

(i) has been converted from a Community trade mark or international trade mark (EC) which itself had a valid claim to seniority within paragraph (b) from an earlier trade mark, and

(ii) accordingly has the same claim to seniority, or”;

(c) in paragraph (c), after “Paris Convention” insert “or the WTO agreement”.