TRADE MARKS ACT 1994 No. 156 of 1994 - SECT 182 Rules governing the use of certification trade marks

TRADE MARKS ACT 1994 No. 156 of 1994 - SECT 182

182.(1) In addition to any document prescribed under subsection 25(2), a copy
of the rules governing the use of the certification trade mark whose
registration is sought must also be filed in accordance with the regulations.

(2) The rules are to include provisions regarding:
(a) the persons ("approved certifiers") who may be approved for the purpose of
certifying goods and services; and

   (b)  the cases in which goods or services are to be certified; and

   (c)  the conditions under which an approved user is to be allowed to use
        the certification trade mark in relation to goods or services; and

   (d)  the use of the certification trade mark by the owner (if he or she
        intends to use it) and any approved user; and

   (e)  the settlement of any dispute arising from a refusal:

        (i)    to certify goods or services; or

        (ii)   to allow the use of the certification trade mark; and any other
               provision that the Commission requires or permits to be
               inserted.
Note: For "approved user" see section 180.