(c) the person notified under subparagraph (c) may request a
hearing with the registrar within sixty days after the date of the
notification and, if the person does so, the registrar shall hear
the person before finally deciding whether or not the registrar
is satisfied, under section 47(6) of the Act, that the failure to
pay the annual fee was not intended; and
(d) if the registrar makes an order restoring the application or
patent—
(i)
subregulation (3) applies with respect to the payment of
the annual fee under section 47(6) of the Act; and
(ii) the registrar shall advertise the restoration of the
application or patent in the Gazette.
(2) Where an application or patent has lapsed and the time for
making a request under section 47(6) of the Act to restore the application
or patent has expired without a request being made or a request was
made but was denied, the registrar shall, within forty-five days after the
time expired or the request was denied, notify the applicant or owner of
the lapse and draw their attention to the provisions of section 47(3) of
the Act.
Change in ownership
38. Change in ownership of application or patent.
(1) An application to have a change of ownership of a patent
recorded in the register shall be in Form 17.
(2) An application to have a change of ownership recorded may be
made by the former owner or the new owner.
(3) The application shall be accompanied by the following—
(a) the instrument effecting the change in ownership; or
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