Where several persons apply to register a design or hold the right to a design (right holder), they must either designate one of them to whom the IPI may send all communications with effect for all of them, or they must appoint a joint representative.
If neither of these conditions have been met, the IPI shall designate a recipient in accordance with paragraph 1. If one of the other persons objects, the IPI shall request that all parties act in accordance with paragraph 1.