No. 2

Trademarks

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PART VIII__OFFENCES AND OTHER PROHIBITED ACTS
Falsification of entries in the Register
False representation of a registered trademark
Deceiving or influencing the Registrar
Forgery of geographical indications
Forgery of a trademark and other prohibited acts
Prohibition of sale or importation of goods with forged
trademarks
Aiding and abetting commission of offenses outside Malawi
Witness giving false evidence
Importation of infringing goods
Commissioner General may prescribe rules on notice
requirements
Commissioner General to disclose information
PART IX__INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION OF MARKS
Treaty arrangements
Power to make regulations giving effect to treaties
Registration under the Banjul Protocol
Registration under the Madrid Protocol

PART X__APPEALS AND OTHER LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Establishment of Appeals Tribunal
Infringement or passing off of a trademark
Registrar’s original jurisdiction
Reference to Tribunal by Registrar
Proceedings before the Registrar
Power of Registrar to fix time and place
Registration to be prima facie evidence of validity
Market survey evidence
Registrar’s appearance in proceedings
Discretion of the Appeals Tribunal
Security for costs
Power to award and tax costs

PART XI__TRADEMARK AGENTS
74. Trademark agents
75. Trademark agents register

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