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Geographical Indications Act (Cap. 82:78).

Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source


Abstract
This Act makes provision for the registration and protection of geographical indications, i.e. indication which identifies a good 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. Protection can be obtained by way of civil proceedings at court. An application for the registration of a geographical indication shall be filed with the Controller of the Intellectual Property Office.
Long title of text
An Act to provide for the protection of geographical indications and related matters.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 20 of 1996 as authorized by L.R.O. ? (updated as at 31 December 2014) and amended by Act No. 18 of 2000.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Revised Laws of Trinidad and Tobago, Ministry of Legal Affairs.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No