Geographical Indications Act 2000 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part IV · Registration of Geographical Indications
12. Application for registration
Feedback & supportAn application for the registration of a geographical indication shall be filed with the Registrar in the prescribed manner and shall specify—
geographical indication
“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;
the name, address and nationality of the natural person or legal entity filing the application, and the capacity in which the applicant is applying for registration;
the geographical indication for which registration is sought;
the geographical area to which the geographical indication applies;
the goods for which the geographical indication applies;
the quality, reputation or other characteristic of the goods for which the geographical indication is used; and
any other particulars as may be prescribed.
An application under subsection (1) shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee.