Trademark FAQs

A trade mark is a sign which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one undertaking from those of other undertakings and which is also capable of being represented graphically. The sign may consist of words (including personal names), designs, letters, numerals or the shape of goods or their packaging. The definition of a trade mark also includes a collective mark or a certification mark.

A collective mark is used to distinguish the goods or services of members of an association from the goods or services of non-members.

A certification mark is used to distinguish goods or services certified by the proprietor in respect of quality or some other characteristic.

A trade mark provides protection to the owner of the mark by ensuring the exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services, or to authorize another to use it in return for payment. Trade mark protection is enforced by the Supreme Court of Belize. Trade mark protection promotes enterprise by hindering the efforts of unfair competitors, such as counterfeiters, who use similar distinctive signs to market inferior or different products or services.

You apply for registration or restoration (re-registration of a trade mark (including collective or certification mark)

(a) by filing the following forms –

(i) Application for Registration of a Mark (Form No. 3 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form. In the case of a collective or certification mark, the application shall be accompanied by regulations conforming with the Schedules of the Trade Marks Act (CAP. 257);

(ii) Fee for Registration of a Mark (Form No. 9 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S);

(iii) Application for an Address for Service (Form. No. 1 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form;

(iv) Duly notarized/Apostilled Form of Authorisation of Agent in a Matter or Proceeding under the Act (Form No. 2 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(b) by paying the following fees –

(i) BZ$475.00 – fee for application to register a mark (one class);

(ii) BZ $100.00 for each additional International Class contained in your application.  A multi-class application shall only contain five International Classes.

Goods and services are classified in accordance with the Harmonized Database (HDB), Belize Intellectual Property Office (BELIPO) in TMClass, and can also be found at “CarIPI”(Caribbean TMClass).

Yes. An applicant for registration can claim priority from an earlier application filed in a country which is party to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. The priority claim must be made within six months of the earlier application. The date of filing of such an application for the purposes of priority shall be the date of filing of the first Paris Convention application. When claiming priority, a certified copy of the earlier application must be submitted within ninety (90) days from the date of filing the application for registration.

You apply for a withdrawal or restriction of a trade mark application –

(a) by filing the following forms –

(i) Withdrawal (Form No. 8A of Schedule to the Trade Marks (General Procedures) Administrative Instructions, 2005). The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; OR

(ii) Restriction (Form No. 8B of Schedule to the Trade Marks (General Procedures) Administrative Instructions, 2005). The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(b) by paying the following fees –

BZ$100.00 – fee for withdrawal or restriction of application, if the withdrawal or restriction is before publication of the application

An application for registration of a trade mark can be refused or opposed or invalidated on several absolute and relative grounds.

The absolute grounds are that the mark –

(a) does not satisfy the requirements of the definition of a trade mark;

(b) is devoid of any distinctive character;

(c) consists exclusively of signs or indications that designate the characteristics of goods or services;

(d) consists exclusively of signs or indications that are customary in the current language or established practices of the trade;

(e) consists exclusively of the natural or technical shape of the goods or the shape that gives substantial value to the goods;

(f) is contrary to public policy or morality;

(g) is capable of deceiving the public;

(h) is prohibited by law;

(i) is a specially protected emblem; or

(j) is applied for in bad faith.

It must be noted that a trade mark shall not be refused registration by virtue of paragraph (b), (c) or (d) above, if, before the date of application for registration, it has in fact acquired a distinctive character through use.

The relative grounds are that the mark –

(a) is identical in a confusing manner with an earlier mark and the goods or services are identical with those for which the earlier mark is protected;

(b) is identical in a confusing manner with an earlier mark and the goods or services are similar to those for which the earlier mark is protected;

(c) is similar in a confusing manner with an earlier mark and the goods or services are identical with or similar to those for which the earlier mark is protected;

(d) is identical with or similar to a famous and earlier mark, and the goods or services are not similar to those for which the earlier mark is protected;

(e) conflicts with any rule of law (in particular, the law of passing off) protecting an unregistered mark or other sign used in the course of trade;

(f) or conflicts with an earlier right (in particular, the law of copyright, design right or registered designs).

You oppose a trade mark application –

(a) by filing the following forms –

(i) Notice of Opposition to Application for Registration of a Mark (Form No. 6 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form. This form shall be submitted in duplicate;

(ii) Application for an Address for Service (Form. No. 1 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an 9 applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form;

(iii) Duly notarized/Apostilled Form of Authorisation of Agent in a Matter or Proceeding under the Act (Form No. 2 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an opponent whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local opponent who is opposing through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(b) by paying the following fees –

BZ$225.00 – fee for submitting a notice of opposition to an application for registration of a mark.

The prescribed time for submitting a notice of opposition to a trade mark application is twelve weeks from the date of first publication of the notice of application for registration of a mark. The notice of application for registration of a mark is published in three consecutive fortnightly issues of the Intellectual Property Journal.

You answer a notice of opposition –

(a) by filing the following form –

Form of Answer to Opposition Application (Form No. 7 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form shall be submitted in duplicate; AND

(b) by paying the following fees –

BZ$175.00 – fee for submitting an answer to opposition

The prescribed time for submitting an answer to a notice of opposition to a trade mark application is thirty days from the date of publication of the notice of opposition to registration of a mark. The notice of opposition to registration of a mark is published in one issue of the Intellectual Property Journal.

The date of registration of a trade mark is the date of filing of the application for registration.

The term of protection of a trade mark is ten years from the date of registration. The term of protection may be extended for further periods of ten years.

You apply for a declaration of invalidity –

(a) by filing the following forms –

(i) Notice of Application for Invalidation of Registration of a Mark (Form No. 17C of Schedule II to the Trade Marks (General Procedures) Administrative Instructions, 2005). The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form. This form shall be submitted in duplicate;

(ii) Application for an Address for Service (Form. No. 1 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. 11 The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form;

(iii) Duly notarized/Apostilled Form of Authorisation of Agent in a Matter or Proceeding under the Act (Form No. 2 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(b) by paying the following fees –

BZ$225.00 – fee for submitting a notice of invalidation of registration of a mark

You answer an invalidation application –

(a) by filing the following forms –

(i) Form of Answer to Invalidation Application (Form No. 17D of Schedule II to the Trade Marks (General Procedures) Administrative Instructions, 2005). This form shall be submitted in duplicate;

(ii) Application for an Address for Service (Form. No. 1 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form;

(iii) Duly notarized/Apostilled Form of Authorisation of Agent in a Matter or Proceeding under the Act (Form No. 2 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for a registered trade mark owner whose residence or principal place of 12 business is outside Belize or for a local registered trade mark owner who is answering through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(b) by paying the following fees –

BZ$225.00 – fee for submitting an answer to a notice of invalidation of registration of a mark

The prescribed time for submitting an answer to an application for invalidation of registration is thirty days from the date of publication of the notice of application for invalidation of registration. The notice of application for invalidation of registration is published in one issue of the Intellectual Property Journal.

A trade mark registration may be revoked on any of the following grounds –

(a) that within the period of five years following the date of completion of the registration procedure it has not been put to genuine use in Belize by the proprietor or with his consent, in relation to the goods or services for which it is registered, and there are no proper reasons for non-use;

(b) that such use has been suspended for an uninterrupted period of five years, and there are no proper reasons for non-use;

(c) that, in consequence of the acts or inactivity of the proprietor, it has become the common name in the trade for a product or service for which it is registered;

(d) that in consequence of the use made of it by the proprietor or with his consent in relation to the goods or services for which it is registered, it is 13 liable to mislead the public, particularly as to the nature, quality or geographical origin of those goods or services.

The registration of a trade mark shall not be revoked on the ground mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) above if such use as is referred to in those paragraphs is commenced or resumed after the expiry of the five year period and before the application for revocation is made:

Provided that, any such commencement or resumption of use after the expiry of the five year period but within the period of three months before the making of the application shall be disregarded unless preparations for the commencement or resumption began before the proprietor became aware that the application might be made

You apply for the revocation of a trade mark registration –

(a) by filing the following forms –

(i) Notice of Application for Revocation of Registration of a Mark (Form No. 17A of Schedule II to the Trade Marks (General Procedures) Administrative Instructions, 2005). The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form. This form shall be submitted in duplicate;

(ii) Application for an Address for Service (Form. No. 1 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form;

(iii) Duly notarized/Apostilled Form of Authorisation of Agent in a Matter or Proceeding under the Act (Form No. 2 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(b) by paying the following fees –

BZ$225.00 – fee for submitting a notice of revocation of registration of a mark.

You answer a revocation application –

(a) by filing the following forms –

(i) Form of Answer to Revocation Application (Form No. 17B of Schedule II to the Trade Marks (General Procedures) Administrative Instructions, 2005). This form shall be submitted in duplicate;

(ii) Application for an Address for Service (Form. No. 1 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form;

(iii) Duly notarized/Apostilled Form of Authorisation of Agent in a Matter or Proceeding under the Act (Form No. 2 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for a registered trade mark owner whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local registered trade mark owner who is answering through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(b) by paying the following fees –

BZ$225.00 – fee for submitting an answer to a notice of revocation of registration of a mark

The prescribed time for submitting an answer to a revocation application is thirty days from the date of publication of the notice of application for revocation of registration. The notice of application for revocation of registration is published in one issue of the Intellectual Property Journal.

You surrender a trade mark registration –

(a) by filing the following forms –

(i) Surrender (Form No. 19 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form;

(ii) Application for an Address for Service (Form No. 1) of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form;

(iii) Duly notarized/Apostilled Form of Authorisation of Agent in a Matter or Proceeding under the Act (Form No. 2 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an opponent whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local opponent who is opposing through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(b) by paying the following fees –

BZ$250.00 – fee for surrender of trademark registration

You apply for renewal of an existing trade mark –

(a) by filing the following forms –

(i) Renewal of Registration of a Mark (Form No. 11 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form;

(ii) Fee for Renewal (Form No. 12 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant for late renewal. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form;

(iii) Application for an Address for Service (Form. No. 1 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form;

(iv) Duly notarized/Apostilled Form of Authorisation of Agent in a Matter or Proceeding under the Act (Form No. 2 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(b) by paying the following fees –

(i)BZ$375.00 – fee for renewal of registration of a mark before expiry of registration;

(ii) BZ$425.00 – fee for renewal of registration of a mark after expiry of registration (late renewal);

(iii) BZ$75.00 – fee for each additional class processed in respect of the renewal.

A trade mark renewal shall take effect from the expiry of the previous registration.

The trade mark shall be removed from the Register of Trade Marks. However, the registration can be restored by an application to the Intellectual Property Office for reregistration, using the same forms and fees relating to an application for registration of a trade mark. The prescribed time for submitting a restoration or re-registration application is within twelve months from the expiration date.

You can apply for a recordal of a transfer or assignment –

(a) by filing the following forms –

(i) Application to Recognise Transfer of Application for Registration of Trade Mark (Form No. 5 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form shall only be completed by an applicant for a recordal of a transfer of a trade mark application. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form. Attach copy of document, Deed of Assignment or Articles of Merger, by which mark was transferred; OR

(ii) Application to Record Transfer of Trade Mark (Form No. 20 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form shall only be completed by an applicant for a recordal of a transfer of a registered trade mark. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form. Attach copy of document, Deed 18 of Assignment or Articles of Merger, by which mark was transferred; AND

(iii) Application for an Address for Service (Form. No. 1 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. This form is not required by an applicant for a recordal of any change to a trade mark application or any change to an application for renewal/recordal. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(iv) Duly notarized/Apostilled Form of Authorisation of Agent in a Matter or Proceeding under the Act (Form No. 2 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. This form is not required by an applicant for a recognition of a transfer of an application for registration of a trade mark. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(b) by paying the following fees –

(i) BZ$225.00 – fee for recording the transfer of a registered mark (except a collective or certification mark);

(ii)BZ$150.00 – fee for recognizing the transfer of an application for registration of a mark (if the transfer is before publication of the mark).

You can apply for recordal of a change of name or address or other change (amendment)-

(a) by filing the following forms –

(i) Application for Change to Application for Registration of a Mark (Form No. 4 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form shall only be completed by an applicant for a recordal of a change of name or address in a trade mark application. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form. In case of change of name, attach copy of document evidencing such change; OR

(ii) Application for Other Change to Application for Registration of a Mark (Form No. 4A of Schedule II to the Trade Marks (General Procedures) Administrative Instructions, 2005). This form shall only be completed by an applicant for a recordal of any other change (amendment) to a trade mark application (apart from change in applicant’s name, address or his address for service in Belize). The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; OR

(iii) Application for Amendment to Application for Renewal/Recordal (Form No. 26 of Schedule to the Trade Marks (General Procedures) (Amendment) Administrative Instructions, 2006). This form shall only be completed by an applicant for an amendment to a renewal or recordal application. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; OR

(iv) Application to Record Change in Register (Form No. 17 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form shall only be completed by an applicant for a recordal of a change of name or address in the Register. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form. In case of change of name, attach copy of document evidencing such change; AND

(v) Application for an Address for Service (Form. No. 1 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. This form is not required by an applicant for a recordal of any change to a trade mark application or any change to an application 20 for renewal/recordal. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(vi) Duly notarized/Apostilled Form of Authorisation of Agent in a Matter or Proceeding under the Act (Form No. 2 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. This form is not required by an applicant for a recordal of any change to a trade mark application or any amendment to an application for renewal/recordal. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(b) by paying the following fees –

(i) BZ$50.00 – fee for recording a change to a trade mark application (if the change is before publication); OR

(ii) BZ$50.00 – fee for amending an application for renewal/recordal (if the change is before publication); AND

(iii) BZ$225.00 – fee for recording change in Register (change of name/address of registered trade mark).

You can apply for recordal of a licence-contract or cancellation of a record of a licence contract or recordal of a transfer of a licence-contract –

(a) by filing the following forms –

(i) Application to Record a Licence-Contract (Form No. 13 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form shall only be completed by an applicant for a recordal of a licence-contract. The 21 instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form. Attach copy of Licence-Contract; OR

(ii) Application to Cancel Record in Register of a Licence-Contract (Form No. 14 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form shall only be completed by an applicant for a cancellation of a record of a licence-contract. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; OR

(iii) Application to Record Transfer of Licence-Contract (Form No. 15 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form shall only be completed by an applicant for a recordal of a transfer of a licence-contract. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form. Attach copy of document, Deed of Assignment or Transfer, by which licence-contract was transferred; AND

(iv) Application for an Address for Service (Form. No. 1 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(v) Duly notarized/Apostilled Form of Authorisation of Agent in a Matter or Proceeding under the Act (Form No. 2 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(b) by paying the following fees –

(i) BZ$225.00 – fee for recording a licence-contract; OR

(ii) BZ$225.00 – fee for cancellation of a licence-contract; OR

(iii) BZ$225.00 – fee for recording the transfer of a licence-contract.

You can apply for recordal of a sub-licence-contract or cancellation of a record of a sublicence-contract or recordal of a transfer of a sub-licence-contract –

(a) by filing the following forms –

(i) Application to Record a Sub-Licence-Contract (Form No. 16 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form shall only be completed by an applicant for a recordal of a sub-licencecontract. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form. Attach copy of Sub-Licence-Contract; OR

(ii) Application to Cancel Record in Register of a Sub-Licence-Contract (Form No. 16A of Schedule to the Trade Marks (General Procedures) Administrative Instructions, 2005). This form shall only be completed by an applicant for a cancellation of a record of a sub-licencecontract. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; OR

(iii) Application to Record Transfer of Sub-Licence-Contract (Form No. 16B of Schedule to the Trade Marks (General Procedures) Administrative Instructions, 2005). This form shall only be completed by an applicant for a recordal of a transfer of a sublicence-contract. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form. Attach copy of document, Deed of Assignment or Transfer, by which sub-licence-contract was transferred; AND

(iv) Application for an Address for Service (Form. No. 1 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(v) Duly notarized/Apostilled Form of Authorisation of Agent in a Matter or Proceeding under the Act (Form No. 2 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an 23 applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(b) by paying the following fees –

(i) BZ$225.00 – fee for recording a sub-licence-contract; OR

(ii) BZ$225.00 – fee for cancellation of a sub-licence-contract; OR

(iii) BZ$225.00 – fee for recording the transfer of a sub-licence-contract.

You can change an agent –

(a) by filing the following forms –

(i) Application for recording a Change in the Register (Form 17 of Schedule II to the Trademarks Rules, CAP 257S); The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form;

(ii) Duly notarized/Apostilled Form of Authorisation of Agent in a Matter or Proceeding under the Act (Form No. 2 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form; AND

(iii) Application for an Address for Service (Form. No. 1 of Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules, CAP. 257S). This form is only required for an applicant whose residence or principal place of business is outside Belize or for a local applicant who is applying through an attorney. The instructions for completing this form are listed in the footnotes to the form;

(b) by paying the following fees–

BZ$225.00 – fee for recording the change in the register.

You can apply for an extension of time –

(a) by filing the following document –

Affidavit setting forth the relevant facts that caused the delay; AND

(b) by paying the following fee –

BZ$50.00 – fee for requesting that the Registrar extend the time limit for doing anything.

FORMS

• In submitting a document for any purpose of the Trade Marks Act or the Trade Marks Rules, the person submitting the document must use the Form set out in Schedule II to the Trade Marks Rules that is applicable
• All applications, notice, statements, papers having representations affixed, or other documents authorized or required by the Trade Marks Act or the Trade Marks Rules to be made, left with or sent to the Registrar must be on strong, durable white paper and, except in the case of statutory documents and affidavits, must be written on one side of the paper only
• Each sheet of paper (other than representations) must have its short sides at the top and bottom of the sheet.
• Each sheet of paper must be of the same size and on A-4 paper or such other size as the Registrar may permit.
• The papers of documents, other than representations, must be numbered consecutively, preferably at the top of the page.
• Page margins must be approximately 2 cm
• Except for representations, pages must be typed or printed preferably with one and a half spacing or double spacing.

All documents for filing shall be in English. Where a different language is used the documents shall be accompanied by an English translation.