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← Geographical Indications Act 2014

Geographical Indications Act 2014 s 11

s 11 Certain uses of geographical indications excepted

11. Section 4 does not apply to —(a) the use of a geographical indication, being a geographical indication which is contrary to public policy or morality; (b) the use of a geographical indication, being a geographical indication which is not or has ceased to be protected in its country or territory of origin; (c) the use of a geographical indication in relation to any goods or services which is identical with the common name of the goods or services in Singapore; (d) the use of a geographical indication, being a geographical indication which is identical with the customary name of a grape variety existing in Singapore as of 1 January 1995, with respect to products of the vine of that or any other grape variety; or (e) the use of a geographical indication which is not registered under this Act, and which has fallen into disuse in its country or territory of origin.

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