“precautionary request for hearing”

This page presents an official legal definition of “precautionary request for hearing” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: Australia Australia

A provisional request to be heard on a decision by a formalities officer or examiner. This is usually provided together with submissions, stating that if the decision-maker disagrees with the submissions made, then the owner requests to be heard. This request will keep the design alive until a decision is made at a hearing regarding the contended point.

Source: Design Examiners Manual Glossary (IP Australia)