Geographical Indications Act 2000 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part II · Protection of Geographical Indications
4. Exclusion from protection
Feedback & supportNotwithstanding section 3, the following shall not be protected as geographical indications:
geographical indications that do not correspond to the meaning of “geographical indication” as defined in 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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geographical indications which are contrary to public order or morality;
geographical indications which are not or have ceased to be protected in their country or territory of origin; or
geographical indications which have fallen into disuse in their country or territory of origin.