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Geographical Indications Act 2014 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Exceptions
13. Exception for use of personal name
Feedback & supportSection 4 does not apply to the use in the course of trade by a person of that person’s name or the name of that person’s predecessor in business, except where the name is used in such a manner as to mislead the public.
use
Defined · s 2
“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;