Examination

After according a filing date, and if the application is not withdrawn, the Registrar shall examine the application to determine whether– (a) it complies with the requirements of section 17(1), (2), (3) and (10) and the Regulations pertaining thereto; (b) it complies with the requirements of this Act; (c) it complies with the requirements of the Regulations as have been designated by the Regulations to be formal requirements; and (d) information requested under section 23, if any, has been provided.