IPA patent 7.3.1.6-further-directions — IP Australia Patent Manual of Practice and Procedure – 7.3.1.6 Further Directions

Also in this Chapter: 7.3.1.1 Direction to Stay an Opposition Pending Another Action 7.3.1.2 Further and Better Particulars 7.3.1.3 Time for Filing Evidence in a Substantive Opposition 7.3.1.4 Time for Filing Evidence in a Procedural Opposition 7.3.1.5 General Conduct of Proceedings Where any direction has been given, the Commissioner retains the power to make further directions. For instance, where an opposition is stayed due to a pending amendment, the Commissioner will monitor the progress of the amendment to ensure that the stay does not unnecessarily prolong the opposition. Where appropriate, the stay can be lifted.