(1) Where a non-resident has a trademark manager, any document to be served on such non-resident shall be served on his or her trademark manager: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply in any of the following cases: <Amended on Oct. 31, 2023>
1. Where an examiner notifies an applicant for international trademark registration of the ground for rejection through the International Secretariat under Article 190;
2. Where an examiner serves a certified copy of a decision on whether to grant trademark registration on the applicant for international trademark registration through the International Secretariat under with Article 193-3.
(2) Where a non-resident does not have a trademark manager, any document to be served on such non-resident may be sent by registered airmail.
(3) Where a certified copy of a decision on whether to grant trademark registration is sent to the International Secretariat pursuant to paragraph (1) 2 or a document is sent by registered airmail pursuant to paragraph (2), such copy or document shall be deemed served on the date it is sent. <Amended on Oct. 31, 2023>