(1) The following shall have the right to file an application—
(a) persons carrying on an activity as a producer in the geographical area specified in the application, with respect to the goods specified in the application, as well as a group of such persons;
(b) a group of consumers; and
(c) any authority competent to represent persons under paragraph (a).
(2) Where an applicant's ordinary residence or principal place of business is outside Saint Lucia he or she shall be represented by an attorney-at-law resident and practising in Saint Lucia.