Section 56: Suspension of release by customs authorities

Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Act

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(1) A rights owner, who has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the importation of pirated goods may take place, may lodge an application in writing with the commercial court for the suspension of the release into free circulation of such goods. (2) Any rights owner initiating the procedures under subsection (1) shall be required to provide adequate evidence to satisfy the court that, there is prima facie infringement of the copyright and to supply a sufficiently detailed description of the goods to make them readily recognisable by the customs authorities.

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