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Rule 8 applies with the substitution for paragraph (1) of—

“(1)

Where it appears to the registrar that the requirements for conferral of protection for a design so that it becomes a protected international registration (UK) are not met—

(a)

by reason of the request for international registration (UK) not being made in accordance with the rules applicable to international registration (UK); or

(b)

by reason of section 3A(3) or (4),

the registrar must give notice of refusal to the International Bureau in accordance with article 12 of the Geneva Act and rule 18 of the Common Regulations.”.