The Laws of Zambia (3) For the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby declared that a mere notification that a design is registered does not constitute a threat of proceedings within the meaning of this section. (4) The defendant in any such action as aforesaid may apply, by way of counter-claim in the action, for any relief to which he would be entitled in a separate action in respect of any infringement by the plaintiff of the design to which the threats relate. (As amended by G.N. No. 187 of 1964) 44. (1) When a party to proceedings before the Registrar is resident outside Zambia, the Registrar may order such party to give security, within such time as may be directed, for the costs of the proceedings. Security for costs and taxation of costs (2) If the party ordered to give security for costs fails to do so within the time directed, the Registrar may treat the proceedings as abandoned. (3) Where a bond is to be given as security for costs, it shall, unless the Registrar otherwise directs, be given to the party requiring the security. (As amended by Act No. 16 of 1980) 45. In all proceedings before the High Court under this Act, the costs of the Registrar shall be in the discretion of the High Court, but the Registrar shall not be ordered to pay the costs of any of the other parties. Costs of Registrar (As amended by Act No. 16 of 1980) 46. Any party to any proceedings before the High Court may appeal in accordance with rules made under this Part from any order or decision of that Court to the Supreme Court. Appeals to Supreme Court (As amended by Act No. 16 of 1980) PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTIES 47. Any person who makes or causes to be made a false entry in the register, or a writing falsely purporting to be a copy of an entry in the register, or who produces or tenders or causes to be produced or tendered in evidence any such writing, knowing the entry or writing to be false, shall be guilty of an offence. Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia Falsification of entries in register