# The Trade Marks (International Registration) Order 1996, Article 14: Effect of acquiescence


Section 48 (effect of acquiescence) applies where the proprietor of an earlier trade mark has acquiesced for a continuous period of five years in the use of a protected international trade mark (UK); and for that purpose—
(a) the reference to a registered trade mark shall be construed as including a protected international trade mark (UK);
(b) the references to registration shall include references to protection of a protected international trade mark (UK).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/714/article/14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/trade-marks-international-registration-order-1996/article-14
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