144CDirections by Registrar for filing of evidence

144C Directions by Registrar for filing of evidence

(1) The Registrar may, by writing, give a direction in relation to the filing of evidence in connection with a matter arising under this Act or the regulations.

Note: See also paragraph 149(2)(ab) (about regulations).

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), a direction under that subsection may relate to the following: (a) the number of copies of evidence to be filed; (b) the form in which evidence is to be filed (including the circumstances in which physical articles, other than documents, are or are not permitted to be filed); (c) the means by which evidence is to be filed. (3) Without limiting paragraph (2)(b), a direction under subsection (1) may require that evidence in writing be in the form of a declaration. (4) This section does not apply in relation to the provision of material under section 69 (about material relating to whether a registered design is new or distinctive). (5) The Registrar must publish a notice, in accordance with the regulations, setting out a direction under subsection (1). (6) A direction under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.