Trade Marks Ordinance, 2001 — section 11

11. Conversion of pending application..—_(1) In the case of pending application for registration which has not been advertised under sub-section (1) of section 15, or the proviso to that sub-section of the 1940 Act, neither an order has been made for such advertisement before the commencement of this Ordinance, the applicant may give notice to the Registrar claiming to have the registrability of the mark determined in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.

(2)The notice under sub-para (1) shall be in the prescribed form, be accompanied by the appropriate fee and be given no later than twelve months after the commencement of this Ordinance.

(3)The notice under sub-para (1), duly given shall be irrevocable and have the effect that the application shall be treated as if made immediately after the commencement of this Ordinance.