Section 9: Examination of application

(1) The registrar shall cause the examination of the application referred to in section 8 in accordance with regulations made under this Act and where the conditions for registration referred in section 8 are met, shall accept the application. (2) Where the registrar finds that conditions for registration have not been met, the applicant may be invited to supplement or amend the application, in accordance with regulations made under this Act. (3) Where an application for registration of geographical indication has been accepted absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations, the registrar shall as soon as possible, cause the application, to be published in the prescribed manner for 60 days and the publication shall set forth all conditions and limitations, subject to which the application is accepted. Act 8 Geographical Indications Act 2013 (4) Where an application for registration has been accepted, and either- (a) the application has not been opposed and the time for notice of opposition has expired; or (b) the application has been opposed and the opposed application has been decided in favour of the applicant, the registrar shall enter the geographical indication on the register and issue a certificate of registration. (5) Where an application for registration has been rejected, the registrar shall give reasons for rejection. (6) A person whose application has been rejected shall have a right to reapply.