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(1) For the purposes of subsection 21(5) the requirements of regulations 3 to 14 shall be designated as formal requirements.

(2) Where the Registrar determines that the application does not satisfy any of the formal requirements, the Registrar shall notify the applicant in writing and give him an opportunity to make observations on such finding and amend the application within three months from the date of the notification.

(3) If within the specified period, the applicant fails to satisfy the Registrar that the formal requirements have been complied with, or to amend the application so as to comply with the requirements the Registrar may refuse the application or, in the case of a multiple application, exclude from the registration any industrial design in respect of which the requirements have not been complied with.

(4) The Registrar shall notify the applicant, in writing, of his decision to accept or refuse the application or to exclude the industrial design.

(5) An application which, owing to any default or neglect on the part of the applicant has not been completed so as to enable registration to be effected within twelve months from the date of application shall be deemed to be withdrawn.