LAWS OF MALAWI Trade marks Cap. 49:01 PART X APPEALS AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS SECTION 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. Patents Tribunal to hear appeals Right of audience Rules Assessors Time for appeals References to Tribunal by Registrar Registration to be prima facie evidence of validity Certification of validity Infringement or passing off action to be heard in High Court Trade usage, etc., to be considered Registrar’s appearance in proceedings involving rectification Tribunal’s power to review Registrar’s decision Discretion of Tribunal in appeals Procedure in cases of option to apply to Tribunal or Registrar Security for costs and taxation of costs Costs of Registrar Appeals to High Court PART XI OFFENCES AND PENALTIES 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. Falsification of entries in register Penalty for falsely representing a trade mark as registered Deceiving of influencing the Registrar or an officer. Witness giving false evidence Penalties PART XII MISCELLANEOUS 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. Convention arrangements Change of form of trade connection not to be deemed to cause deception Jointly owned trade marks Lodging and authentication of documents Expenses of administration Provisions as to fees Oaths and affirmations Trade Marks Journal Power to make regulations PART XIII APPLICATION 82. Application of Act