37. Extension of time.
Where in opposition proceedings, any extension of time is granted to any
party, the registrar may if he or she thinks fit, without giving that party
a hearing, grant any reasonable extension of time to any party in which
to take any subsequent step.
38. Security for costs.
Where a party giving notice of opposition or an applicant sending a
counterstatement after receipt of a copy of the notice, neither resides nor
carries on business in Uganda, the registrar may require him or her to
give security, in such form as the registrar may deem sufficient, for the
costs of the proceedings before the registrar, for such amount as the
registrar thinks fit, and at any stage in the opposition proceedings, may
require further security to be given at any time before giving his or her
decision in the case.
39. Costs in uncontested case.
Where an opposition is uncontested by the applicant, the registrar in
deciding whether costs should be awarded to the opponent shall consider
whether proceedings might have been avoided if reasonable notice had
been given by the opponent to the applicant before the notice of
opposition was lodged.
Non completion
40. Non completion within twelve months.
(1) Where registration of a trademark is not completed within
twelve months from the date of the application by reason of default on
the part of the applicant, the registrar shall give notice in writing to the
applicant at the applicant’s trade or business address of the noncompletion.
(2) Where the applicant has authorised an agent for the purpose of
the application, the registrar shall instead send the notice to the agent and
shall send a duplicate of the notice to the applicant.
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