Section 27
of Industrial Designs Order, 1999
Section 27
(1)
The Registrar may by notice in the prescribed manner, stating the reason for his refusal, refuse an application for registration of an industrial design if, after an examination by him under section 25 and after giving the applicant the opportunity to correct any deficiencies as provided for in that section, he determines –
(a)
that the application does not satisfy the formal requirements;
(b)
that, on the face of the application, the industrial design is not new or is not registrable for any other reason; or
(c)
the prescribed fee for the registration of the industrial design has not been paid.
(2)
Where the Registrar refuses an application for registration of an industrial design under this section –
(a)
the applicant shall continue to enjoy the right of priority under section 18 which he enjoyed immediately before such refusal; and
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(b)
no other right may be claimed under this Order in relation to the application.
Formality examination.