(2) The Registrar may grant an extension of time under subsection (1) notwithstanding that the time for
doing the act or taking the proceeding has expired.
Section 16—Exercise of Discretionary Powers.
The Registrar shall, in exercising a discretionary power conferred by this Act, comply with article 296 of
the Constitution.
Section 17—Appeals.
Any interested person may appeal to the High Court against a decision taken by the Registrar under this
Act, in particular, the registration of a geographical indication.
PART III—SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKS
Section 18—Misleading Marks.
The Registrar shall, on the Registrar's own motion or at the request of an interested party, refuse or
cancel the registration of a trademark which contains or consists of a geographical indication with
respect to goods not originating in the territory indicated, if the use of the indication in the trademark
for the goods in the country is of such a nature as to mislead the public as to the true place of origin.
Section 19—Marks Conflicting with a Geographical Indication or Wines and Spirits.
The registration of a trade mark for
(a) wines which contain or consist of a geographical indication identifying wines; or