THE TRADE MARKS JOURNAL January, 2011 ... - IPO Pakistan

THE TRADE MARKS JOURNAL (No.720 JANUARY 1, 2011) 2426
NOTIFICATION
It is notified for general information that Form TM-1, must be completed
in all respects and informations asked for must be provided. Instructions for
Completions of TM-1, given on this form in the Rules should be followed. The
instruction at (f) and (g) relating to user and signature are clear and
noncompliance leads to over work for the Trade Marks Registry and un-necessary
delay for the Applicants. Incomplete forms will not be received, and if received
by POST will not be examined at their turn, till they are complete in all respects.
EXTENSION OF TIME
2. It has been observed that in opposition and Rectification cases, both the
parties or their Agents/Advocates make requests on Form TM-56 for Extension of
time, which are liberally granted to the parties. This practice not only delays the
disposal of cases, but also results in accumulation of work. In order to discourage
this practice, it is notified for general information that no unnecessary extension
of time will be allowed except substantiated by cogent and convincing reasons
and that mere collection of data or compilation of paper would not be sufficient
reasons for asking such extension. All concerned should note and cooperate for
early disposal of contested cases. Besides requests for extension of time in
opposition cases must be accompanied by valid power of authorization, without
which such requests are liable to be treated as un-authorized.
AUTHENTICATION OF FOREIGN DOCUMENTS AND POWER OF ATTORNEY.
3. It is notified for general information that all Foreign Documents and the
Power of Attorneys shall be executed before, and authenticated by a Notary
Public, or any Court, Judge, Magistrate, Consul or Vice Consul, or Representation
of the Central Government as enumerated in Section 85 of the Evidence Act.
Khalid Hidayat Khan
Registrar of Trade Marks