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RULE 72. REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE APPELLATE BOARD TO PERMIT USE OF REGISTERED LAYOUT-DESIGN

(1) The registered proprietor of a layout-design may request the Appellate Board to review the permission granted under sub-section (1) of section 51, giving details of the reasons for such a review. The request shall be filed on Form LD-29 accompanied by prescribed fee.

(2) The Appellate Board, on receiving application under sub-rule (1) for review of its decision, shall issue the notice to the person authorised to use the registered layout-design under sub-section (1) of section 51 on Form OLD-9. The date of hearing the arguments of the case shall also be indicated in the notice.

(3) Appointment for hearing of the arguments in the case under sub-rule (2) shall be for a date at least one month after the date of the notice, unless the parties consent for a shorter notice. Within fourteen days from the receipt of the notice, any party who intends to appear shall notify the Appellate Board. Any party who does not so notify the Appellate Board within the time last aforesaid may be treated as not desiring to be heard and Appellate board may act accordingly.

(4) The decision of the Appellate Board shall be notified to the parties in writing.