Section 19B
Restoration of geographical indication removed from the Register
of Geographical Indications Act 2000
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Section 19B
The Registrar may restore a geographical indication that has been removed from the Register under subsection 19A(7) if—
(a)
the applicant files an application for such restoration within twelve months from the date of expiry of the registration of the geographical indication; and
(b)
the Registrar is satisfied that—
(i)
there has been no use in bad faith of the geographical indication during the year immediately preceding its removal from the Register; or
(ii)
no deception or confusion is likely to arise from the use of the geographical indication by reason of its previous use.