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Trade Marks Act 1995
52ANotice of intention to defend opposition to registration
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#### 52A Notice of intention to defend opposition to registration
(1) If a notice of opposition is filed in accordance with section 52, the applicant may file a notice of intention to defend the application for registration of a trade mark.
> Note: Failure to file a notice of intention will result in the application lapsing: see section 54A.
(2) The notice must be filed within the prescribed period, or within that period as extended by the Registrar in accordance with the regulations.