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Geographical Indications Act 2000 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part IV · Registration of Geographical Indications

14. Opposition to application for registration

(1)

Any interested person may, within two months from the date of advertisement of an application for registration, give notice to the Registrar and the applicant of his intention to oppose the application on the grounds that the geographical indication sought to be registered by the applicant—

(a)

does not fall within the meaning of the definition of

“geographical indication” under this Act;

(b)

is contrary to public order or morality;

(c)

is not or has ceased to be protected in its country of origin; or

(d)

has fallen into disuse in its country of origin.

(2)

The notice shall be given in writing in the prescribed manner and shall include a statement of the grounds of opposition.

Report

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Part V

Other Powers of the Registrar

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Part VI

Special Provisions

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Part VII

Miscellaneous

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