# The Trade Marks Rules 2008, Rule 76: Delays in communication services

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) The registrar shall extend any time limit in these Rules where the registrar is satisfied that the failure to do something under these Rules was wholly or mainly attributed to a delay in, or failure of, a communication service.
(2) Any extension under paragraph (1) shall be—
(a) made after giving the parties such notice; and
(b) subject to such conditions,
as the registrar may direct.
(3) In this rule “communication service” means a service by which documents may be sent and delivered and includes post, facsimile, email and courier.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1797/rule/76 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/trade-marks-rules-2008/rule-76
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