Rule 19

19. Agency.-

(1) The authorization of an agent for the purpose of section 145 shall be executed in Form TM-M.

(2) In the case of such authorization, service upon the agent of any document relating to the proceeding or matter shall be deemed to be service upon the person so authorizing him; all communications directed to be made to such person in respect of the proceeding or matter may be addressed to such agent, and all appearances before Registrar relating thereto may be made by or through such agent.

(3) In any particular case, the Registrar may require the personal signature or presence of an applicant, opponent, proprietor, registered user or another person.

(4) In case of withdrawal by the agent from the proceedings or from doing any act for which he has been authorized, in respect of an application or opposition wherein no principal place of business in India is mentioned, the applicant or opponent shall, within a period of two months from the date of such withdrawal, provide an address for service in India. If he fails to provide an address for service in India within such period, he shall be deemed to have abandoned the application or opposition, as the case may be.

(5) In case of revocation of authorization by the applicant or opponent in respect of an application or opposition wherein no principal place of business in India is mentioned, the applicant or opponent, as the case may be, shall provide the address for service in India within a period of two months from such revocation. If he fails to provide an address for service in India within such period, he shall be deemed to have abandoned the application or opposition, as the case may be.