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(1) An application for registration or the registration of an industrial design may be assigned or transmitted. |
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(2) Any person becoming entitled by assignment or transmission to an application for registration or the registration of an industrial design may apply to the Registrar in the prescribed manner to have such assignment or transmission recorded in the register. |
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(3) No such assignment or transmission shall be recorded in the register unless-
| | (a) the prescribed fee has been paid to the Registrar ; | | |
| | (b) in the case of an assignment, it is in writing signed by or on behalf of the contracting parties. | | |
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(4) No such assignment or transmission shall have effect against third parties unless so recorded in the register. |
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