Section 3. Application by non-residents. -

Any person filing an application for the registration of a mark or trade-name, who is not a resident of the Philippines, must appoint an agent or representative in the Philippines upon whom notice or process relating to the application or registration of the mark or trade-name may be served. In the event of death, absence or inability of the agent or representative, a new agent or representative must be appointed, and notice thereof must be filed in the Patent Office. Upon failure to maintain an agent or representative of record in the Patent Office, service on the Director shall be deemed sufficient.