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Protection of Geographical Indications Regulations.

Country/Territory
Tonga
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, General
Keyword
Procedural matters Registration Royalties/fees Intellectual property rights/patents Viticulture/oenological practices
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on 8 December 2009.
Abstract

These Regulations lay down rules and procedures for the application for the registration of a geographical indication, and prescribe fees. Schedule I specifies the fees to be paid in respect of matters arising under the Act or these Regulations. Schedule II sets out the forms referred to in these Regulations, such as forms to be used for the refusal or cancellation of the registration of a misleading trademark or a trademark which conflicts with a geographical indication for wines and spirits.

Full text
English
Website
ago.gov.to

References - Legislation

Implements

Protection of Geographical Indications Act 2002 (No. 17 of 2002).

Legislation | Tonga | 2002

Keyword: Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Intellectual property rights/patents, Viticulture/oenological practices

Source: FAO, FAOLEX