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Subs. by s. 161, ibid., for ―Vice-Chairman‖ (w.e.f. 26-5-2017). 36 (b) has been a Member of the Indian Legal Service and has held a post in Grade I of that Service or any higher post for at least five years. (3) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Judicial Member, unless he— (a) has been a member of the Indian Legal Service and has held the post in Grade I of that Service for at least three years; or (b) has, for at least ten years, held a civil judicial office. (4) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Technical Member, unless he— (a) has, for at least ten years, exercised functions of a tribunal under this Act or under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958), or both, and has held a post not lower than the post of a Joint Registrar for at least five years; or (b) has, for at least ten years, been an advocate of a proven specialised experience in trade mark law. (5) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (6), the 1[Chairperson], 2[Vice-Chairperson] and every other Member shall be appointed by the President of India. (6) No appointment of a person as the 1[Chairperson] shall be made except after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.