48Evidence in answer

48 Evidence in answer

(1) If a party files evidence in response to a notice sent under section 47, the Registrar of Trade Marks must send each other party a written notice that: (a) invites the other party to file evidence in answer; and (b) states the period from the date of the notice in which evidence in answer may be filed. (2) The period stated for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b) must be at least 2 months. (3) The Registrar of Trade Marks must also notify all parties, in writing, of the date by which a request for a hearing under section 50 must be made.