11. Persons who may apply for registration

Terms defined in s 2

• agent

  agent

  Defined · s 2

  “agent” means a Geographical Indication agent registered in accordance with this Act and the regulations made under it;

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• competent authority

  competent authority

  Defined · s 2

  “competent authority” means any government or statutory body carrying out the functions of, on behalf of, or sanctioned by, the Government;

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• geographical indication

  geographical indication

  Defined · s 2

  “geographical indication” means an indication which identifies any goods as originating in a country or territory, or a region or locality in that country or territory, where a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of the goods is essentially attributable to their geographical origin;

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• goods

  goods

  Defined · s 2

  “goods” means any natural or agricultural product or any product of handicraft or industry;

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• producer

  producer

  Defined · s 2

  “producer” means— (a) any producer of agricultural products; (b) any person exploiting natural products; (c) any manufacturer of products of handicraft or industry; or (d) any trader dealing in any of the products mentioned in paragraphs (a), (b) or (c);

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