Under the technical definition established by trademark law, a 'certified copy' is any document which:

  • has an entry in the register of trademarks;
  • bears certification from the Trademark Registry; and
  • has the value of admissible evidence in any court of law.

A certified copy can be obtained by any person by submitting an application to the Trademark Registry on payment of the prescribed fee.

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