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MUSIC CHOICE LTD'S TRADE MARK
(Geoffrey Vos Q.C. sitting as a deputy judge of the High Court): December 14, 20051
[2006] R.P.C. 13
Trade Mark—Application for invalidation—Failure by registered proprietor to file Form TM8—Opposition to application treated as withdrawn by Registry—Appeal to High Court—Nature of registrar's discretion—Whether discretion general or restricted—Review of earlier authorities—Factors relevant to exercise of discretion—Whether no or restricted discretion contrary to the Convention on Human Rights.
Key Words: Counter statements Discretion Extensions of time Filing Registrar of Trade Marks Trade marks Validity
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