Registrar's direction in relation to extensions of time

The Registrar directs that, under the provision of Rule 3 of the Trade Marks Rules 2000 and Section 66 of the Trade Marks Act 1994, any request for an extension of time in inter partes proceedings before the Registrar must be copied to any other party to the proceedings. This Direction is also in accordance with Rule 68(2)(a) of the Trade Marks Rules 2000. Failure to comply with this Direction will result in the Registrar refusing to consider the extension of time request.