(1) If, because of an error or omission by a Registry of Companies and Intellectual Property, a relevant act that is required by this Act to be done within a certain time is not, or cannot be, done within that time, the Registrar shall extend the time for doing the act.
(2) If, because of—
(a) an error or omission by the person concerned or by his or her agent; or
(b) circumstances beyond the control of the person concerned,
a relevant act that is required by this Act to be done within a certain time is not, or cannot be, done within that time, the Registrar may, on application made by the person concerned in accordance with the regulations, extend the time for doing the act.
(3) If—
(a) a relevant act that a person is required by this Act to do within a certain time is not, or cannot be, done within that time; and
(b) on application made by that person in accordance with the regulations, the Registrar is of the opinion that special circumstances exist that justify an extension of that time,
the Registrar may extend the time for doing the act.
(4) The time allowed for doing a relevant act may be extended, whether before or after that time has expired.
(5) If an application is made under subsection (2) or (3) for an extension of time for more than 3 months, the Registrar shall publish notice of the application in the Gazette.
(6) A person may, as prescribed, oppose the granting of the application.
(7) An appeal against the decision of the Registrar not to extend the time for the doing of an act, lies to the High Court.
(8) In this section “relevant act” means—
(a) any act, other than a prescribed act, done in relation to a trade mark;
(b) the filing of any document, other than a prescribed document; or
(c) any proceedings, other than court proceedings.