The Protection of Geographical Indications Regulations, L. N. 119 of 2009

PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS ACT REGULATION (under section 16) The Protection of Geographical Indications Regulations, 2009 [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 21RO12) PROTECTION OF GEOGMPHICAL INDICATIONS THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS ACT REGULATION (under section 16) (Made by the Minister on the.8th day of September, 2009) L.N. 1 1 9 ~ 0 9 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Protection of Geographical Cihdm. Indications Regulations, 2009. 2. In these Regulations- ~nmpmaim. "applicantn means an applicant for registration of a geographical indication; "application" means an applicant for registration of a geographical indication made pursuant to Regulation 3; "Register" means the Register of Geographical Indications kept pursuant to section 8 of the Act. 3 . - ( I ) An application to register a geographical indication, shall be t:,@$Zm. made to the Registrar in the form set out as Fonn 1 in the First Schedule. F m I. firm (2) An application referred to in paragraph (1) shall- Schedule. (a) be in the English Language; (b) where any documents submitted in support of the application are in a language other than English, be accompanied by an English translation of each such document certified by the translator's knowledge, a complete and accurate translation; (c) contain the information specified in paragraph 3; and S&cnd (4 be accompanied by the appropriate fee under the Second Schedule. Schedu'e. (3) An application shall contain the following information (1) shall (a) where the applicant is (i) an individual, the full name and address of the applicant and information as to his nationality; (ii) a person other than an individual, its official designation and principal place of business or registered address; [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 21R012j Ammdment mdoalu tian af appli 1 cation. F m 2. Firn Schedule. THE PROTECTION O F GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATION (ii) a person other than an individual, its official d{signation and principal place of business or registered address; (iii) a corporation, the country in which it is incorporated; I (iv) a body not falling within sub-paragraph (ii) or, (iii), the country in which it is domiciled; (b) the geographical area to which the geographical indication relates, including the map of the territory of the country, or the iegion or locality in that territory, in which the goods originate or ire being manufactured; ! (c) the quality, reputation or other characteristics of the goods in relation to which the geographical indication is used, including information- I (i) as to how the geographical indication serves to designate the goods as originating from the particular territory of the country, or region or locality in the territory; and (ii) in respect of the quality, reputation or other characteristics of the goods, which are attributable essentially,to their geographical origin, including any inherent natural and human factors, as produced, processed or prepared in such territory, region or locality. (4) An application submitted pursuant to this regulation, 'shall be signed by the applicant or the applicant's duly authorized agent. L I 4. An applicant, or his duly authorized agent, may with-draw an application submitted pursuant to regulation 3, by so indicating in $ting to the Registrar. t 5 . 4 1 ) Subject to paragraph (2);an applicant may at any time before registration of the relevant geographical indication, submit to the Re'gistrar a request, in the form set out as Form 2 in the First Schedule,' for the amendment of or correction of any error appearing in, or in connectibn with, the application. ! (2) An amendment or correction, the effect of which would substantially alter the application submitted pursuant to sub-paragraph (I), shall not be made in relation to the- I (a) description of the goods; or I I (b) geographical location to which the application relates. I (3) Where the Registrar decides to grant or refvse a nqueit made pursuant to this regulation, the Registrar shall notify the applican) of the decision and the reasons therefor within fourteen days after making the decision. I [The incluion of this page is authorized by L.N. 21R012] I THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATION 5 6.-41) Where the Registrar examines an application, and finds that it Examinaion o f application by does not satisfy the conditions specified in section 10 (2) of the Act, he shall, Registrar. by notice in writing (a) inform the applicant of the finding and the reasons therefor; and' (b) invite the applicant to (i) make the necessary amendments or modifications; (ii) submit written representations in response to the findings; or (iii) apply for a hearing. (2) Where the applicant requests a hearing, the Registrar shall give the applicant no less than one month's notice in writing of the date of the hearing. (3) Where the applicant (a) does not, within two months of being notified pursuant to para graph ( I ) , comply with the action required under the notice; or (6) fails to attend a hearing after being notified in accordance with paragraph (3), the application shall be deemed by the Registrar to have been withdrawn. 7.-41) Where the Registrar accepts an application the Registrar shall Publication inform the applicant by notice in writing of the Registrar's- of application in the G ~ l l e or daily murt (a) acceptance of the application; and p a p . (b) intention to publish the application. (2) An application published pursuant to paragraph (2) shall state (a) the date of filing of the application; (b) the proposed date of registration of the geographical indication; (c) the name, address and (as the case may require) the nationality or Country of incorporation or domicile, of the applicant, or his agent and his address for service; (4 the goods to which the geographical indication applies; (e) how the geographical indication is to be used and any conditions under which the indication may be used; u> the quality, reputation or other characteristics of the goods; (g) the demarcation of the geographical area to which the geographical indication applies; and (h) in accordance with regulation 8(1), the time allowed for the lodging of objections to the registration. (The inclusion of this page is authorid by L.N. ZIROlZ] Objection to registration : of geographical indication. Form 3. First Schedule Form 4 Finn Schedule. H h n g . Fonn 5. Fist Schedule. Register. 8 . 4 1 ) A person who objects to the registration of a geographical indication (hereinafter referred to as "the objector") may, within three months from the date of publication of the application for registration or within such further time, not exceeding one month, as the Registrar may allow!, give a notice of objection to the Registrar in the form set out as Form 3 in the First Schedule. I (2) The notice referred to in (1) shall set out the 'grounds on which the objector relies, and be accompanied by any supporting evidence. I (3) The objector shall serve a copy of the notice referred to ,in para graph (I) on the'applicant at his address for service pursuant to regulation 7 (3)(c). 9 . 4 1 ) The applicant shall, within two months of his receipt of the copy of the notice of objection, send to the Registrar a counter-statement in the form set out as Form 4 in the First Schedule, setting out the grounds relied on for making the application, and accompanies by any supporting evidence. 1 (2) A copy of the counter-statement shall be served by the applicant on the objector. I 1 0 . 4 1) The applicant or the objector may in writing submit to thk Regis trar a request for a hearing. I (2) The Registrar shall give the applicant and the objector 'no less than one month's notice of the date of the hearing. (3) The date referred to in paragraph (3), shall be a date no later than one month after the expiration of the period allowed for filing the counter-statement. I (4) An applicant or objector who intends to appear at the hearing shall, within fourteen days of the receipt of the notice of the datei of the hearing, notify the Registrar in writing of such intention. I I 11. Where the Registrar is satisfied as to the matters specified in section 10(8)(a) of the Act, the Registrar shall- I I (a) so notify the applicant in writing; 1 (b) thereafter, register the geographical indication and issue q Certi ficate of Registration in the form set out as Form 5 in the First Schedule. I I 1 2 . 4 1 ) The Registrar shall keep the Register in accordance wlith the provisions of this Regulation. (2) The Register shall include the following particulars in relation to each geographical indication registered under the Act (a) the date of filing of the application for registration; [The inclusion of chis page is authorized by L.N. 21D0123 i THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATION 7 (b) the date of registration; (c) the name, address and (as the case may require) the nationality or country of incorporation or domicile, of the applicant; (4 the applicant's address for service; (e) the goods to which the geographical indications applies; ' ~ .. u> the quality, reputation or other characteristics of the goods for which the geographical indication is used and any other conditions ; . under which the indication may be used; (g) the demarcation of the geographical area to which the geographical indication applies; and (h) such other particulars as the Registrar considers appropriate. (3) Any member of the public may inspect the Register and on the payment of the prescribed fee set out in the Second Schedule obtain extracts smnd from the Register. Schedule 13. The Registrar shall publish from time to time, in the Gazette or in the ~ i s t o i Geographical Indications Journal (referred to in regulation 15), a list of %z$A?' the geographical indications registered in accordance with the Act. 14.-41) An application for rectification under section 12, or a request Application for cancellation of registration under section 13, of the Act shall be made Em?$: in the form set out in Form 6 in the First Schedule. of rcg~nrntion Form 6 Firn Schedule (2) The application or request referred to in paragraph (1) shall be accompanied by a statement setting out (a) the nature of the person's interest; (b) the facts and grounds which form the basis of the case; and (c) the relief sought. (3) The Registrar shall publish a copy of the application or request referred to in paragraph (I), by notice in a daily newspaper in circulation throughout Jamaica, specifying (a) the time within which the parties may submit written submissions in respect thereof to the Registrar; and (b) the time within which any other interested party may apply to be joined in the matter. (4) The person making the application or request referred to in paragraph (I), shall bear the cost of publishing the notice referred to in paragraph (3). [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 21R0121 1 THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATION , (5) An application to be joined in the matter under section 14 of the Act shall F O ~ 7. (a) be made in the form set out as Form 7 in the First Schedule; 1 F i r s Schedule. I (6) state the nature of the interest of the person making the application; and i (c ) be accompanied by any written submissions made by that in relation thereto. (6) The Registrar shall cause a copy of the application referred to in paragraph (5), to be served on the parties to proceedings. I (7) The Registrar shall on the expiration of the time specified' under paragraph (3) or the receipt of written submissions, fix a date for the hearing as to whether the registration shall be cancelled or rectified as the case may require. I (8) The Registrar's decision after a hearing conducted pursdant to paragraph (7), shall be communicated in writing to the parties. I I (9) The Registrar may, after conducting a hearing under regulation 14- \ I (a) make such rectification of the Register as he considers necesslary; I (b) cancel the registration; or (c ) dismiss the application for rectification or cancellation, as the case requires. I (10) Where the Registrar rectifies the Register under ( I ) , the Registrar shall- I I (a) make the necessary changes to the Certificate of Registration, and for that purpose may require the Certificate of Registration \to be produced by the person to whom the application relates; (6) send a copy of the rectified entry to the parties and to any other person who appears from the Register to have an interest in the geographical indication; and I (c) publish the rectified entry in the Gazette or a daily newspaper in circulation throughout Jamaica. ( 1 1 ) The provisions of paragraph (2) shall apply, with the necessary modifications, to any correction made by the Registrar pursuant to section 8 of the Act. 15. The Registrar may publish an annual journal which shall be enlitled "The Geographical Indications Journal" and which shall contain me inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. ZlROlZ] ! THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATION (a) the particulars of pending applications under the Act for the registration of geographical indications; and (b) such other information relating to geographical indications as the Registrar thinks fit. 16.--(1) A request under section 17(2) (6) of the Act for the Registrar to EBy$;nof refuse or, as the case may require, revoke, the registration of a trade mark misleading misleading as to the origin of a good, shall be made in the form set out as 22:". Form 8 in the First Schedule. Fim S C ~ ~ ~ U I C . a (2) A request under section 18 of the Act, for the Registrar to refuse or revoke the registration of a trade mark that inaccurately identifies the origin of wines or spirits, shall be made in the form set out as Form 9 in the ,,, ,. First Schedule. (3) For the purposes of section 17(3) and 18 of the Act, the time within the Registrar shall notify the proprietor of a trade mark of the decision to refuse registration is twenty-one days after making the decision. (4) Where the Registrar revokes a trade mark under section 18 of the Act, he shall cause a copy to be published in the Gazette and a daily newspaper in circulation throughout Jamaica, a notice of the revocation. (5) A notice of revocation published pursuant to section 17(3) of the Act or paragraph (4) of this regulation, shall include I (a) the representation of the trade mark; (6) the particulars of the registration of the trade mark including the date of registration; I (c) the name and address of the registered proprietor; (d) the list of goods and services in respect of which the trade mark was registered with an indication of the corresponding class or classes of the Nice Classification; and (e) the grounds on which the registration of the trade mark is invalid. (6) In this Regulation, "Nice Classification" means the International I Classification of Goods and Services, for the purposes of the Registration of Marks determined pursuant to the Nice Agreement made in Nice, France on the 15th day of June, 1957. 17. The fees specified in the section column of the Second Schedule shall F"s. be payable in respect of the services set out in relation thereto in the first sMnd column of that Schedule. Schedule. [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 21120123 THE PROTECTION O F GEOGRQ PHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATION FIRST SCHEDULE (Regulations 3,s. 8, 9 , 1 1 , 1 4 ~ d 16) I FORM 1 ! THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS ACT I . THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATIONS, 2009 ; ! Application for Registration of Geographical Indication '(Pursuant to Regulation 9) I Application is hereby made for registration of the geographical indication (details:of which accompany this Form) in the name of the Applicant(s) acting in the capacity o r , The particulars required for the purposes of the application are set out below: PARTICULARS .......... .................................................................. Mailing Address (if any): .#. I Nationality: ............................................................................................... I Tel, No.: E-Mail Address (if any): ~d No.: Address for service in ~amaica': 11. DULY AUTHORIZED AGENT i 1 The following has been appointed by the applicant as his duly authorirrd agent. I .................................................................................... I Name: 1 ................ Address: ....................................................................................... j.. ......... Tel. No.: E-Mail Address (if any): Fax'No.: I 111. GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION I I%. geographical indication for whigh rigistration is sought is the following ' I I IV. GEOGRAHPICAL AREA \ I The following is the demarcation of the territory of the country, region or locality in that territory, to which the geographical indication applies, and from which the goods for which the geographical indication is used originate: I Additional information, possibly in graphic form, maps, etc. Accompanies this Form I V. GOODS I I The goods for which the geographical indication is used are the following: I \ I 1 - ' I m e inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 21R0121 THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATION FORM 1. cond VI. QUALITY. REPUTATION OR OTHER CHARACTERISTICS The quality, reputation or other characteristics of the goods for which the geographical indication is used, and any conditions under which the indication may be used, are the following: I Additional information accompanies this Form I I I Date I VII. FEES accompanying this Form TO BE COMPLETED BY THE REGISTRAR Date of receipt of corrections and later filed papers completing the application: VIII. SIGNATURE(S)' 1 - For Official Use (Appl icant(s)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date of Receipt by Jamaica Intellectual Property Oftice: Application No.: (Office's Stamp) ( Fees received on: I 1 Gazette Details I ANNEX 1. State capacity in accordance with section 9 of the Act. 2. If the space provided in any of the boxes is insufficient use additional sheets and attached to this form. 3. Where an Attorney-at-law has been appointed, the address of the Attorney-at-law shall be treated as the address to which any communication shall be transmitted. 4. Type name(s) under signature(s). The typed names and signatures of all applicants should appear (one below the other). [Tbc inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 21RO121 THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATION I I FIRST SCHEDULE, contd. I FORM 2 I THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS ACT I THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATIONS, 2009 I I Amendment or Request for Correction of Error in Application (Pursuant to Rhgulation 8(2)) I I To the Registrar: I > I. In the matter of a geographid indication in the name of ................................ I Applicant 11. It is hereby requested that the entry in the register in respect of the abovementioned applicstian fot a geographical indication be amended or be corrected in the fol,lowing mannet I Dated this ................... day of . . ......................... 20.. ..... i I Name: .................................................................. a.. .................................... Signature: ........................ ., ............................................................... .!.. ....... I Nlime and daytime telephone number of person to contact: ........................................... i State number of sheetP attached to this form: ..................................... I ....................... ........ A d d m of service: ....................................................... .: !. I I I. These notes will help you fill out this form. If you need any more help or you h a e any questions. please contact the Geographical Indications Registry. 2. Write your answers in capital letters using black ink or you may type them. i I 3. If there is not enough space for your answer to any section of this form, use separate . sheets. Number each one and write on the form how many extra sheets you have used. 4. Once you have filled in the form you must remember to sign and date it. ! ' 5. If your address for dewice is different h m your agent, then please give us full!details of both. (Tbe inclusion df (his page is s u t h d by L.N. ZlROlZj I I THE PROTECTION O F GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULA TION FIRST SCHEDULE. contd. THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS ACT Notice of Objection to Registration of Geographical Indication (Pursuant to sectlon 10) I. IN THE MATTER OF: Application No ...................... for Registration of Geographical Indication Filing Date of Application: .............. ........................ ............. Published in of the : day of 20 No. .................... page ............... I 11. Name($ of the person objecting to the Registration': I Address for service in: 111. GROUNDS FOR OBJECTION: I The gounds for objection are as follow: I Additional information is contained in the Annexed Schedule which is incorporated in thls Form. a Supporting evidence accompanies this Form 0 IV. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW~ The following AttoMey-at-law has been appointed by the applicant as his duly A u t h o t l ~ d Agent ( Name: ...................................................... .. .... .; ....... ;.:: .................. . I ............................................................................................ I Address: .,, ............................................................................................... C el. No.: E-Mail address (if any): Fax No.: FOR OFFICIAL USE Notice of objection redived on: Fees received on: me inclufion of this page is authorired by L.N. ZlROlZ] 1 THE PROTECTION O F GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATION FIRST SCHEDULE, contd. ANNEX I . If the space provided id any of the boxes is insufficient, the particulars shbtrld be on additional sheets and attached to this form. 2. Where an Attorney-at-law has been appointed, the address of the Attorney-at-law shall be treated as the address to which communication shall be transmitted. FORM 4 THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS ACT THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL ~NDICAT~ONS REGULATIONS. 2009 ; Counter-Statement t j ( P u r h n t to section 10(6)) i I 1 ......................................................................................... I. Your reference: 11. Give details of the application to whith this counter-statement relates: .............................................................................................................. I I ............................................................................................................. Ill. Full name of applicant: ...................................... ;. ........................... i.. ........... IV. Grolinds for Notice of Objection: ..................................................... .: ............ V. Name of agent (if appropriate): ......................... ., ........................... ;. ................... :. .......... , , VI. Cirounds relied on for making the application: ................................................... I ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ VII. Supporting evidence I I (if available): .............................................................................. :. .......... I ............................................................................................................ ANNEX These notes will help you to ti11 in this form. ~f you need any more help or you have any questions. please contact the Geographical Indication Registry. I Write your answers in capital letters using black ink or you may type them. I If there is not enough space for your answer to any section of this form, use separate sheets. Number each one and mite on the form how many extra sheets you have used. Once you have filled in the form you must remember to sign and date it. I This form is used if you want to defend your application against a third pmty h o has lodged an opposition against your application or application to rectify, or to invalidate your registration. (Rule 9(1) of the h tec t ion of Geographical Indications Reg$ations. 2009 refers). You must send us details df the grounds for this counter statement on a separate sheet of Peper. If your address for service is difkent from wur agent, then please give us full d*li of both. I inclusion of this is authorimd by L.N. 21120121 THE PROTECTION O F GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATION FIRST SCHEDULE, contd. FORM 5 THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS ACT THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATIONS. 2009 Certificate of Registration of Geographical Indication (Pursuant to section IO(9)) In accordance with section 10 of the Act it is hereby cenified that a geographical indication having the Registration No. .................................................................. has been registered in the name(s) of: Name(s): ....................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... Address(es): .................................................................................................. .................................................................................................. on .................................... in respect of a geographical indication registered pursuant (date) to an application filed on: ..................................................... being a geographical (date) indication used for: ................................................................ and which applies (goods) to: ............................................................................................................. (geographical area) A description of the quality, reputation or other charaaetistic of the goods for which the geographical indication is used and any conditions under which the indication may be used accompanies this mtificate. Date: .............................. ................................ Registrar inclusion of &ia page is n u t h i d by L.N. 21R0121 THE PROTECTION O F GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATION I FORM 6 I THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDlCATlONS ACT I Request for rectification of the register or the wcellation I of the registration of a geographical indication (Pursuant to sections 1.2 and 13) I I. To the Registrar I .............................................. I .................. 2. In the matter of a Geographical lndication No. ............................................ registered in the name o f . in Class.. . 3. It is hereby requested that the entry in the register in respect of the dvementioned Geographical Indication may be (removed) (rectified) in the following manner1 : I 4. The Register will make any rectification or amendment in default of a ksponse to this notice within the required time. I Dated this ............................ day of ............................ 20 .......... ; NAME? ADDRESS FOR SERVICE: SIGNATURE SIGNATURE ANNEX I I . If registration is opposed on the ground that the geographical indication resembles a trade mark or a geographical indication already on the register the numbers and the journals in which it has been advertised are to be set out. 2. State full name and address. An address for service shall be given if the opponent has no place of business or of residence in Jamaica. I [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 2112012] I THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATION FIRST SCHEDULE, contd, FORM 7 THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS ACT THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL ~NDICATIONS REGULATIONS, 2009 Application for leave to join proceedings relating to the rectification of the register or the cancellation of the regiseation of geographical indication (Pursuant to section 14) In the matter of the Geographical Indication No. ...................... .. ............................... registered in the name of ................................................................................... Uwe ............................................................................................................ hereby apply for leave to be joined as parties to the proceedings relating to the rectification or removal of the entry in the register in respect of the abovementioned geographical indication/additid protection under section or cancellation of an authorized user. Mylour interest in the geographical indication is ........................................................ Mylour address for service is: Dated this ................ day of . . ................................. 20.. .......... .................................................... Signature (rac Wuim of thic page is wtborized by L.N. 2112012) i THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATlONS REGULATION, , FIRST SCHEDULE, contd. I i Request to Refuse or Revoke Registration of Misleading Trade Mark ! (Pursuant to section 17(2)(b)) I I I. INTHE MATTEROF: ! - I I An Application for ~egistration/Reystration No.* of Mark: I 1 Date: I Application/Registration* Published in the periodical ................................................................. (Page) (Date) APPLICANT(S) Name@): ........................... .. .......................................................................................... Additional information is Attached to this Form. [7 1 Address for service3: I 111. GROUNDS FOR REQUEST: The Grounds for request to refuse or to invalidate the registration of the above identified mark are as follows: 1 Additional information is attached to this Form. 13 i I I Supporting evidence accompanies this Form. [7 IV. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW L The following Attorney-at-law has been appointed by the applicant as his duly Authorixd Agent accompanying this Form i I Name: .......................................................................................... I I I Address: ......................................................................................... I I ........................................................................................ Tel. No.: E-Mail address (if any): Fax No.: . . . . . . . . ..- . . -- , I .? [The incluim of this page is a u t h d by' L.N. 21~0121 ! THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATION FIRST SCHEDULE, contd. FORM 8, contd ANNEX SIGNATURE(S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1. Delete whichever does not apply. (~pplicant(s)/Attorney') . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . (Date) 2. If there is more than one person or competent authority, together, requesting the refusal or invalidation of the registration of the trade mark, the data concerning each applicant must appear in this box or if the space in any of the boxes is not sufficient, the information should be set out in additional sheets and attached to this Form. FOR OFFICIAL USE Request received on: Fees received on: 3. Where en Attorney-at-law has been appointed, the address of the Attorney-at-law shall be treated as the address to which communication shall be transmitted. 4. Type name(s) under signature and delete whichever does not apply. The typed names and signatures of all applicants should appear (one below the other). [The inclusion of this page is n u t b i d by L.N. 21R0121 I THE PROTECTION O F GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATION 1 FIRST SCHEDULE, contd. FORM 9 I THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS ACT \ THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGULATIONS. 2009 , Request to Rehse or Invalidate Registration of a Mark conflicting with a Geographical Indication for Wines and Spirits I I (Pursuant to section 18) 1 I. IN THE MATTER OF: I Application for Registration No.* of Mark: I Filing/Registrationl: i Date: ApplicationIRegistration* Published in the periodical I ............................................................................... (No.) (Date) I (Page) 11. APPLICANT(S) I Name(@: .............................................................................................. .......................................................................................... Address(es): 1 .......................................................................................... Additional information is contained in the Annexed Schedule which is incorporated in the Form. I I Address for service3: 111. GROUNDS FOR REQUEST: The Grounds for request to remove or to invalidate the registration of h e above identified mark are as follows: Additional information is attached to this Form. i Supporting evidence accompanies this Form. I IV. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW The following Attorney-at-law has been appointed by the applicant as his duly Author id Agent accompanying this Form I I m e : .......................................................................................... I Address: ......................................................................................... i I ........................................................................................ Tel. No.: E-Mail address (if any): Fax No.: I , I inclusion of this p w is authorized by L.N. 2lROlZl ' THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRA PHICcl L INDICA TIONS REGULATION FIRST SCHEDULE. contd. FORM 9. contd. ANNEX SlGNATURE(S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I. Delete whichever does not apply. (~pplicant(s)/~ttorney~) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Date) 2. If there is more than one person or competent authority, together. requesting the refusal or invalidation of the registration of the trade mark, the data concerning each applicant must appear in this box or if the space in any of the boxes is not sufticienf the information should be set out in additional sheets and attached to this Form. FOR OFFICIAL USE Notice of opposition received on: Fees received on: Applicant's or Attorney's File Reference: 3. Where an Attorney-at-law has been appointed. the address of the Attorney-at-law shall be treated as the address to which communication shall be transmitted. 4. Type name(s) under signature and delete whichever does not apply. The typed names and signatures of all opponents should appear (one below the other). Service 1. Application for registration 2. lnspction of Register SECOND SCHEDULE FEES (Regulations 3 and 12) Fees inclusion of this page is authorired by L.N. ZlROlZ]