S.L. 597.4 Art. 60No grounds for refusal – statement of grant of protection.

Where after all the procedures before the Office have been completed, the Comptroller has not found grounds to refuse protection, has not received a notice of opposition and, as a result, has not notified a provisional refusal in accordance with rule 56 or rule 59, the Comptroller shall, as soon as possible and before the expiry of the refusal period applicable under Article 5(2) of the Protocol, send to the International Bureau a statement to the effect that protection is granted to the mark in Malta, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Regulations under the Protocol.