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Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 2013 (Act No. 54 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provisions for the registration and protection of geographical indication of goods.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Registration Fraud/deceit/adulteration Standards Public health Consumer protection
Geographical area
Asia, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force immediately.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 46 sections, provides for the registration and protection of geographical indication of goods. Geographical Indication Unit within the Department of Patent, Design and Trademarks, shall carry out all functions relating to geographical indication of any natural or agricultural product or any product of handicraft or industry, including foodstuff. There shall be an official seal of the Geographical Indication Unit saying “Geographical Indication of Goods”. The Registrar app

Full text
English/Bengali
Website
bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd; http