Geographical Indications Act 2000 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part IV · Registration of Geographical Indications
20. Presumption where geographical indication is registered
Feedback & supportA geographical indication registered under this Act shall, in any proceedings, raise a presumption that such indication is a geographical indication within the meaning of section 2.
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;
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A certificate of registration issued under this Act shall be prima facie evidence of the facts stated in the certificate and of the validity of the registration.