LAWS OF MALAWI
Trade marks
Trade Marks (Tribunal) Rules

Cap. 49:01
(Subsidiary)

TRADE MARKS (TRIBUNAL) RULES
ARRANGEMENT OF RULES
PRELIMINARY
RULES
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Citation
Interpretation
PART I
APPEALS

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Entry of appeal
Application for an extension of time in which to appeal.
Notice of hearing
Evidence
Attendance of witnesses
Security on appeal
Abandonment or failure to prosecute appeal
Frivolous or vexatious appeals

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PART II
APPLICATIONS TO TRIBUNAL
Application to Tribunal under section 31, 32, 37 or 38
Hearing of applications
Evidence by affidavit
Costs

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PART III
TAXATION OF COSTS
Registrar of Tribunal to be Taxing Officer
Necessary and proper costs to be allowed
Scale of fees to be followed
Witnesses’ charges and allowances
Taxation of costs
Review of decision of Taxing Officer
Reference to Chairman in chambers
PART IV
GENERAL

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Adjournment of proceedings
Place of hearing
Forms
Fees
Endorsement of fee on document chargeable
Oath to be taken by assessors appointed under section 54
Remuneration of assessors
FIRST SCHEDULE

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