Evidence in support of application
45.—(1)  If the opponent files no evidence in accordance with rule 44, he shall, unless the Registrar otherwise directs, be deemed to have abandoned his opposition.
(2)  If he does file evidence then, within two months from the date of receipt of the copy of evidence provided for in rule 44, the applicant shall file such evidence by way of statutory declaration as he desires to adduce in support of his application and shall, at the same time, send to the opponent a copy of that evidence.
(3)  If the applicant files no evidence in accordance with paragraph (2), he shall, unless the Registrar otherwise directs, be deemed to have abandoned his application.