Definitions
2.  In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires —
“Common Regulations” means the regulations adopted under Article 10 of the Madrid Protocol, with effect from 1st April 1996, as replaced, revised or amended from time to time;
“electronic online system” means the electronic online system established under rule 78A of the Trade Marks Rules (R 1);
[S 740/2014 wef 13/11/2014]
“international application” means an application to the International Bureau for registration of a trade mark in the International Register;
[Deleted by S 740/2014 wef 13/11/2014]
“International Register” means the register of trade marks maintained by the International Bureau for the purposes of the Madrid Protocol;
“international registration” means the registration of a trade mark in the International Register;
“international registration designating Singapore” means an international registration in which a request has been made (either in the relevant international application or subsequently) for extension of protection to Singapore under Article 3ter (1) or (2) of the Madrid Protocol;
“protected international trade mark (Singapore)” has the meaning given by rule 17, and references to “protection” and “protected” shall be construed accordingly.