Geographical Indications Act 2000 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part VI · Special Provisions
27. Extent of application
Feedback & supportThis Act shall apply to a protectable geographical indication in existence before the commencement of this Act as it applies to a protectable geographical indication in existence after the commencement of this Act.
protectable geographical indication
“protectable geographical indication” means a geographical indication which does not fall within any of the categories of geographical indications specified in section 4;
In respect of a geographical indication in existence before the commencement of this Act, no suit or proceedings shall be brought under this Act for anything done before the commencement of this Act.
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;