Trade Marks Ordinance, 2001 — section 97

97. Adoption of entries to new classification..—_(1) The Registrar may, if he considers it necessary, implement any amended or substituted classification of goods or services for the purposes of the registration of trade marks as may be prescribed.

(2)The existing entries on the Register may be amended to record any new classification as may be prescribed. 1 Subs. by Act No. LVIII of 2023, s.36-37.

(3)Any such power of amendment referred to in sub-sections (2) and (3), shall not be exercised so as to extend the rights conferred by the registration except where it appears to the Registrar that compliance with this requirement would involve undue complexity and that any extension would not be substantial and would not adversely affect the rights of any person.

(4)The Registrar may,

(a)require the proprietor of a registered trade mark, within such time as may be prescribed, to file a proposal for amendment of the Register; and

(b)cancel or refuse to renew the registration of the trade mark in the event of his failing to do so.

(5)Any proposal, referred to in sub-section (4), shall be advertised and may be opposed in such manner as may be prescribed. CHAPTER XIII.___OFFENCES, PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE