Singapore legislation

Clause 11

Certain uses of geographical indications excepted

Section 4 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;

(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 1st 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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