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

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Registration Royalties/fees Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations, made under article 16 of the Protection of Geographical Indications Act, concern: the procedure for applying for the registration of a geographical indication. The Regulations specify: content of the application, including: place of business of the applicant and registered address, the geographical area to which the geographical indication relates with related maps, quality, reputation or other characteristics of the good in relation to which the geographical indication is used; description of the goods; examination of the application by the competent authority; objection to registration of geographical indications; publication of lists of geographical indications in the annual journal; payment of fees.

Full text
English
Website
laws.moj.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Amended by

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

Legislation | Jamaica | 2018

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Governance, Registration, Authorization/permit, Beverages, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX