S.L. 597.4 Art. 61Statement of grant of protection following the notification of a provisional refusal.

Where after the Comptroller has notified the

International Bureau of a provisional refusal of protection in accordance with rule 56 or Rule 59 and, all the procedures before the

Office having been completed, the mark is either totally or partially protected, the Comptroller shall send to the International Bureau, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Regulations under the Protocol:

(a) a statement to the effect that the provisional refusal is withdrawn and that protection of the mark is granted in Malta for all the goods and services for which protection has been requested; or

(b) a statement indicating the goods and services for which or the conditions under which protection of the mark is granted in Malta.