(1) If any person is going to export or import any goods in violation of intellectual property rights such as patent, design, trademark, and copy right acquired by any one pursuant to the prevailing laws, the concerned person may submit an application, accompanied by evidence, to the concerned Customs Officer for withholding such export or import.
(2) If an application is made pursuant to Sub-section (1), the concerned Customs Officer shall withhold such goods in the Customs Office and make a request to the concerned body or authority for necessary action in that respect.
(3) Such body or authority shall, upon being requested pursuant to Sub-section (2), take action in that respect and settle the matter in accordance with the prevailing laws and give information thereof to the Customs Office.
(4) If, upon taking action in accordance with the prevailing laws, the body or authority referred to in Sub-section (3), holds that such goods are liable to be forfeited, the Customs Officer shall hand over such goods to such body or authority.