Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

PATENTS REGULATIONS 1991 - REG 20.49

             (1)  If a Panel of the Disciplinary Tribunal reprimands a registered patent attorney, or suspends or cancels the attorney's registration, the Panel must give a written notice of the finding of the Panel against the attorney that sets out particulars of the reprimand, suspension or cancellation to:

                     (a)  the attorney; and

                     (b)  the Board; and

                     (c)  the Designated Manager.

             (2)  If the registration of a registered patent attorney is suspended, the Designated Manager must note the suspension and its duration in the Register of Patent Attorneys.

             (3)  If the registration of a registered patent attorney is cancelled, the Designated Manager must remove the name of the attorney from the Register of Patent Attorneys.

             (4)  If the Panel does not find a charge proved, the Panel must notify the registered patent attorney and the Board accordingly.