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The registration of a geographical indication expired on 1 March and the proprietor did not renew it in time. Within what period from the expiration of the last registration can the proprietor apply with the prescribed fee and surcharge so that the Registrar shall not remove it from the register?

The proprietor must apply with the prescribed fee and surcharge within six months from the expiration of the last registration. If so, the Registrar cannot remove the indication and must renew it for ten years. One year is the outer limit for restoration after removal.

  1. AWithin one month
  2. BWithin three months
  3. CWithin six monthsCorrect
  4. DWithin one year

Explanation

The proviso to Section 18(4) bars removal if the application, prescribed fee and surcharge are made within six months from expiration of the last registration, and renewal is then for ten years. One year relates to the outer limit for restoration after removal under Section 18(5).

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