S.L. 597.4 Art. 5Date of filing.

(1) The date of filing of the application for the registration of a trademark shall be the date when all of the following elements are submitted:

(a) a request for registration of a trademark;

(b) the name and address of the applicant;

(c) a statement of the goods or services in relation to which it is sought to register the trademark;

(d) a representation of the mark in accordance with rule 6.

(2) If any of the above elements is omitted, the application will not be accepted by the Comptroller and shall be returned to the applicant or his attorney.

(3) The other elements necessary for application included in rule 4 must be submitted within thirty (30) days from the date of filing. If any of these elements is not submitted within the stipulated time, the application shall be considered as withdrawn by the applicant or his attorney.