Singapore legislation

Section 6

of Geographical Indications Act

Section 6

Certain uses of geographical indications excepted

Section 3 shall 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, or which has fallen into disuse in that country or territory; or

(c)

the use of a geographical indication in relation to any goods or services which has become the common name of the goods or services in Singapore.