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The Protection of Geographical Indications (Amendment) Act, no. 11 of 2018.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Protection of Geographical Indications Act; and for connected matters.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Governance Registration Authorization/permit Beverages Intellectual property rights/patents
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act amends the Protection of Geographical Indications Act, no. 5 of 2004. Amendments concern: insertion of the new definition of Advisory Committee for Geographical Indications; substitution of the definition of goods, with the following: any natural or agricultural product or by-products thereof (including wines and spirits) or any product of industry or handcraft; insertion of a new section concerning the establishment of the Advisory Committee for Geographical Indications and the specification of its roles and responsibilities, including: making recommendation to the Registrar for the acceptance or refusal of an application; replacement of terms concerning intellectual property, and wine and spirits. The Act provides for amending the Protection of Geographical Indications Regulations of 2009, by replacing the same terms and definitions mentioned in the Act.

Full text
English
Website
japarliament.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Amends

The Protection of Geographical Indications Act, no. 5 of 2004.

Legislation | Jamaica | 2004 (2009)

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Cooperative/producer organization, Registration, Court/tribunal, Offences/penalties, Beverages, Viticulture/oenological practices, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Protection of Geographical Indications Regulations, L. N. 119 of 2009.

Legislation | Jamaica | 2009

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Registration, Royalties/fees, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX