Joyce Tan delves into the key changes
to the law governing geographical indications in Malaysia.
Distinct from trademarks which are meant to identify a
product's manufacturer or the provider of a service, a
geographical indication ("GI") is used on products which
have specific geographical origin and possess certain qualities,
reputation or other characteristics that are attributable to that
origin.
The GIA 2022 was passed by the House of Representatives on 15
December 2021 and subsequently by the Senate on 22 December 2021 to
replace the existing Geographical Indications Act 2000 ("GIA
2000").
SOME NOTE-WORTHY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GIA 2022 ARE DISCUSSED
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Grounds for Refusal of Registration
