LAWS OF MALAWI Trade marks Trade Marks (Tribunal) Rules Cap. 49:01 (Subsidiary) TRADE MARKS (TRIBUNAL) RULES ARRANGEMENT OF RULES PRELIMINARY RULES 1. 2. Citation Interpretation PART I APPEALS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Entry of appeal Application for an extension of time in which to appeal. Notice of hearing Evidence Attendance of witnesses Security on appeal Abandonment or failure to prosecute appeal Frivolous or vexatious appeals 11. 12. 13. 14. PART II APPLICATIONS TO TRIBUNAL Application to Tribunal under section 31, 32, 37 or 38 Hearing of applications Evidence by affidavit Costs 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. PART III TAXATION OF COSTS Registrar of Tribunal to be Taxing Officer Necessary and proper costs to be allowed Scale of fees to be followed Witnesses’ charges and allowances Taxation of costs Review of decision of Taxing Officer Reference to Chairman in chambers PART IV GENERAL 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. Adjournment of proceedings Place of hearing Forms Fees Endorsement of fee on document chargeable Oath to be taken by assessors appointed under section 54 Remuneration of assessors FIRST SCHEDULE