Geographical Indications Act 2014 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Exceptions
11. Certain uses of geographical indications excepted
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the use of a geographical indication, being a geographical indication which is contrary to public policy or morality;
use
“use” means use as part of, or in connection with —(a)any transaction, including a purchase, a sale or an exchange;(b)any importing or exporting;(c)any advertisement; or(d)any invoice, wine list, catalogue, business letter, business paper, price list or other commercial document;
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;
geographical indication
“geographical indication” means any indication used in trade to identify goods as originating from a place, provided that —(a)the place is a qualifying country or a region or locality in a qualifying country; and(b)a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of the goods is essentially attributable to that place;
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;
goods
“goods” means any natural or agricultural product or any product of handicraft or industry;
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
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.