47Evidence in relation to whether ground of objection no longer exists

47 Evidence in relation to whether ground of objection no longer exists

(1) The Registrar of Trade Marks must send each party a written notice that: (a) gives the name and address of each other party; and (b) invites the party to file evidence relevant to whether the Registrar of Trade Marks should decide that the ground of objection no longer exists; and (c) states that any evidence must be filed in the period of 3 months from the date of the notice. (2) The Registrar of Trade Marks must not send the notices until: (a) the Registrar of Trade Marks has notified the Geographical Indications Committee of the application under section 45; and (b) the person who made the application has paid the fee prescribed by section 55 for dealing with the application.