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An international registration of a trade mark was made at the International Bureau. Under Section 36G, what are its duration and the grace period for renewal?

An international registration at the International Bureau lasts ten years and can be renewed for ten-year periods. A grace period of six months is allowed for renewal, subject to payment of the surcharge prescribed by the rules.

  1. ATen years; grace period of six months with a surchargeCorrect
  2. BSeven years; grace period of three months
  3. CTen years; no grace period
  4. DFive years; grace period of one year

Explanation

Section 36G(1) gives ten years, renewable for ten years from expiry of the preceding period. Section 36G(2) allows a six-month grace period subject to payment of the prescribed surcharge. The other options misstate the period or the grace.

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