Malaysia legislation

Section 4

of GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS ACT 2000

Section 4

Notwithstanding section 3, the following shall not be protected as geographical indications:

(a)

geographical indications that do not correspond to the meaning of “geographical indication” as defined in section 2;

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(b)

geographical indications which are contrary to public order or morality;

(c)

geographical indications which are not or have ceased to be protected in their country or territory of origin; or

(d)

geographical indications which have fallen into disuse in their country or territory of origin.

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