77 Persons appointed to hear and determine appeals
Trade Marks Act 1994 (1994 c 26) | Legislation

77  Persons appointed to hear and determine appeals

(1)     For the purposes of section 76 an “appointed person” means a person appointed by the Lord Chancellor to hear and decide appeals under this Act.

(2)     A person is not eligible for such appointment unless—

[(a)     he satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis;]

(b)     he is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least [5] years' standing;

(c)     he is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or [solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern

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