S.L. 597.4 Art. 57Publication of international registration; opposition.

(1) Where Malta has been designated in an international registration and the Comptroller finds that the mark that is the subject of that international registration is acceptable, the

Comptroller shall publish the international registration as provided for in rule 36.

(2) A person who opposes the protection of an international registration designating Malta (the opponent) may file with the Comptroller a notice of opposition within the period of sixty (60) days from the date of publication.

(3) Opposition to the international registration shall be governed by the provisions of the Act regarding opposition mutatis mutandis.