Where the Trade Mark Examiner raises objections, a period of 15 months is allowed to overcome them, such as by submitted argument, amending the application or submitting evidence to support your application. Extensions of time may be available but will incur extension fees. If the examiner raises no objections, or if the objections are overcome, the application is accepted. The acceptance is advertised in the Official Journal of Trade Marks. Within two months of the acceptance advertisement, any person may oppose the registration of the trade mark. Should anyone oppose the registration, both the applicant and opponent are given the chance to lodge evidence and be heard by a Delegate of the Registrar of Trade Marks. In most cases, trade mark applications are not opposed. If there is no opposition, or if the opposition is unsuccessful, the trade mark will proceed to registration. The initial term of registration is 10 years from the date of filing of the trade mark application. The trade mark registration can then be renewed indefinitely for 10-year periods. Should a trade mark go continuously unused for three years (in relation to the goods and services for which it is registered), any third party may apply for the removal of the trade mark on the grounds of “non-use.”