Geographical Indications Act, no. 6 of 2007, Chapter 18.39.
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act provides for the protection of geographical indications. The Act defines the following relevant terms: geographical indications, as indication which identifies any goods as originating in the territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of the good is essentially attributable to its geographical origin; good, any natural or agricultural products or any products of handicraft or industry; producer; spirits. The Act concerns: availability of protection regardless of registration; homonymous geographical indications for wines; exclusion from protection; application for registration and related procedures; right of use; proceedings for unlawful use of geographical indications; special provisions concerning marks; marks conflicting with a geographical indication for wines and spirits; offences.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for the protection of geographical indications and to provide for related or incidental matters.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
1 November 2016
Notes
Revised Edition showing the Law as at 31 December 2017.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No