Malaysia legislation
Section 25
Section 25
(a)
use the geographical indication; and
(b)
authorize other persons to use the geographical indication.
Act 836
(2)
For the purposes of this Part, “use” includes making, importing, exporting, offering for sale, selling or using the geographical indication in relation to the goods for which the geographical indication is registered.
(3)
Subject to the provisions of this Act, the registered proprietor has the right to take action, or obtain relief or remedies under section 34, 35 or 77.
(4)
The rights of the registered proprietor shall accrue from the date of registration of the geographical indication and no proceedings may be instituted before the date on which the geographical indication is in fact registered.
(5)
For the purposes of subsection (4), no offence under section 34 or 35 is committed for anything done before the date on which the geographical indication is in fact registered.
(6)
If the geographical indication is registered subject to any condition or limitation, the rights of the registered proprietor are restricted by the condition or limitation.
Transfer of registration of registered geographical indication