Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) A person may apply to the Registrar for an extension of time in which to file a notice of opposition.
(2) An application for an extension of time may be made within the period for filing a notice of opposition referred to in regulation 5.1 on 1, or more than 1, of the following grounds and on no other ground:
(a) an error or omission by an employee;
(b) an error or omission by the person applying for the extension of time, or by the person's agent;
(c) circumstances beyond the control of the person applying for the extension of time;
(d) the conduct of genuine negotiations between that person and the applicant for registration;
(e) the undertaking of genuine research to decide:
(i) whether opposition is justified; or
(ii) on the grounds of opposition.
(3) If the period for filing a notice of opposition has ended, an application for extension of time may be made at any time before the trade mark is registered on 1, or more than 1, of the grounds set out in paragraph (2) (a), (b) or (c) and on no other ground.