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Publication of marks
Trade Marks Rules, r. 38 · Revised Edition 2020
The Registrar shall publish at least once every 3 years a notice of all marks that have been recorded in the register since the last publication of marks.
Alteration of trade mark after pursuant to section 22 of the Act. 62 of 2002.
38:01. (1) For the purposes of section 22 of the Act, the Registrar may allow an alteration to a registered trade mark where the alteration–
(a) relates only to the proprietor’s name or address; and
(b) is only an alteration of that name or address;
and
(c) does not substantially affect the identity of the mark.
(2) No amendment shall be allowed to a registered trade mark where the effect of the amendment is–
(a) to increase or limit the goods or services in each class in respect of which the trade mark is registered; or
(b) to substantially affect the identity of the mark.
(3) Where any alteration is made under sub rule (1), there shall be paid a publication fee of one hundred dollars (BZ$ 100.00) to cover the publication of the amendment in one issue of the Gazette.
(4) This Rule is without prejudice to Rule 46 or Rule 47.
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