Malaysia legislation
Section 32
Section 32
(a)
cancel the registration of the geographical indication agent on any ground as may be prescribed;
(b)
allow a voluntary cancellation of the registration of the geographical indication agent upon an application made by the registered geographical indication agent together with payment of the prescribed fee;
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(c)
allow a change of name or address for service of the registered geographical indication agent upon an application made by the registered geographical indication agent together with payment of the prescribed fee;
(d)
remove the registration of the geographical indication agent from the Register of Geographical Indication
Agents upon the death of the registered geographical indication agent;
(e)
refuse to recognize any person as a registered geographical indication agent subject to any circumstances as prescribed;
and
(f)
renew the registration of the geographical indication agent upon an application for renewal of the registration made by the geographical indication agent together with payment of the prescribed fee.
(2)
If the Registrar cancels the registration of a geographical indication agent under this section, the Registrar shall—
(a)
remove the name of the registered geographical indication agent from the Register of Geographical Indication
Agents; and
(b)
publish in the Intellectual Property Official Journal regarding—
(i)
the removal of the registered geographical indication agent from the Register of Geographical Indication
Agents; and
(ii)
the particulars relating to the applications for registration of geographical indications or registered geographical indications handled by the registered geographical indication agent.
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