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Law (2018: 1654) on the protection of designations of agricultural products and foodstuffs

Country
Sweden
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
This Law concerns application of provisions of the Trademarks Law (sections 3-8 of Chapter 8, Chapter 9 and section 9 of Chapter 10) for purposes of protection of geographical indications, designations of origin, traditional protection and traditional specialties guaranteed of food and foodstuffs as foreseen by specified EU legislation and international agreements. The Law also designated the Patent and Market Tribunal as the competent court for purposes of this Law.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/swe186574.pdf
Web site
http://www.riksdagen.se
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lag (2018:1654) om skydd f r beteckningar p jordbruksprodukter och livsmedel.
Implements
Regulation (EU) No. 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No. 922/72, (EEC) No. 234/79, (EC) No. 1037/2001 and (EC) No. 1234/2007.