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Chapter: | 522
 | Title: | REGISTERED DESIGNS ORDINANCE | Gazette Number: | |
| Section: | 26 | Heading: | Refusal of applications | Version Date: | 30/06/1997 |
(1) The Registrar may refuse an application for registration of a design if, after an examination by him under section 24 and after giving the applicant the opportunity to correct any deficiencies as provided for in that section, he determines-
- (a) that the application does not satisfy the formal requirements; or
(b) that, on the face of the application, the design is not new or is not registrable for any other reason.
(3) Where the Registrar refuses an application for registration of a design under this section, the following provisions shall apply-
- (a) the applicant shall continue to enjoy the right of priority under section 16 which he enjoyed immediately before such refusal; and
(b) no other right may be claimed under this Ordinance in relation to the application.