# The Register of Trade Mark Agents Rules 1990, Article 15: Inquiry by Secretary of State


(1) Where it appears to the Secretary of State under rule 10(3) or rule 14 above that a person may have been guilty of misconduct he shall serve on that person (hereinafter referred to as the person affected) a notice–
(a) informing him of the grounds on which it so appears to the Secretary of State and the substance of any allegations of misconduct made against him, and
(b) inviting him to submit to the Secretary of State, within such period (being not less than 21 days) as may be specified in the notice, his representations in writing and requiring him to serve notice, if he wishes, of his intention to make oral representations.
(2) A copy of the notice served on the person affected under paragraph (1) above and a copy of any written representations submitted by him to the Secretary of State shall be served by the Secretary of State on the Institute.
(3) Where the person affected has served notice under paragraph (1)(b) above of his intentions to make oral representations, the Secretary of State shall give him not less than 21 days notice, or such shorter notice as the person affected may request or consent to accept, of the date, time and place at which his representations will be heard.
(4) If the Secretary of State considers that he should proceed with his inquiry but for a reason which differs or on grounds which differ from those set out in the notice served under paragraph (1) above he shall give a further notice under that paragraph.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/1458/article/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/register-of-trade-mark-agents-rules-1990/article-15
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