[Application Filed Directly by the Beneficiaries or a Legal Entity. (a) If the legislation of the Contracting Party of Origin so permits, the application may be filed by the beneficiaries or by the legal entity referred to in paragraph (2)(ii). (b) Subparagraph (a) applies subject to a declaration from the Contracting Party that its legislation so permits. Such declaration may be made by the Contracting Party at the time of deposit of its instrument of ratification or accession or at any later time. Where the declaration is made at the time of the deposit of its instrument of ratification or accession, it shall take effect upon the entry into force of this Act with respect to that Contracting Party. Where the declaration is made after the entry into force of this Act with respect to the Contracting Party, it shall take effect three months after the date on which the Director General has received the declaration.
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Samples: Draft Revised Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications, Draft Revised Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications, Draft Revised Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications
