A PRACTICAL GUIDE WHEN A PROBLEM ARISES

Understand the Problem Before You Respond

Identify the notice, the issues raised and the applicable deadline before deciding what to do.

START WITH THE NOTICE

Two different problems. Two different routes.

Identify whether the issue arose during examination or after publication before deciding how to respond.

01EXAMINATION

A notice has been issued in relation to your application. Understand the issues raised, the available procedures and what may follow.

02PUBLICATION

A third party has opposed registration. Understand the opponent’s case, how the application may be defended and the procedure that follows.

SPEAK WITH A CONSULTANT

The appropriate response depends on the notice received, the issues raised and the applicable deadline. Share the notice with us before you decide.