Collection of Laws for Electronic Access YH MAURITIUS (7) Where the Controller finds that the conditions referred to in subsection (1) have been fulfilled, and either— (a) the registration of the geographical indication has not been opposed within the prescribed time limit; or (b) the registration of the geographical indication has been opposed and the opposition has been decided in the applicant’s favour, he shall— (i) register the geographical indication; (ii) publish a reference to the registration; and (iii) issue a certificate of registration to the applicant. Right of Use 11. No person, other than a producer carrying on an activity in the geographical area specified in the Register, shall have the right to use a registered geographical indication in the course of trade with respect to the products specified in the Register, and which possess the quality, reputation or other characteristics specified in the Register. Cancellation and Rectification of Registration 12.—(1) Any interested person may, subject to section 6, apply to the Tribunal for— (a) the cancellation of the registration of a geographical indication on the ground that it does not qualify for protection; (b) the rectification of the registration of a geographical indication on the ground that— (i) the geographical area specified in the registration does not correspond to the geographical indication; or (ii) that the indication of the products for which the geographical indication is used or the indication of the quality, reputation or other characteristic of such products is missing or unsatisfactory. (2) In any proceedings under this section, notice of the request for cancellation or rectification shall be— (a) served on the person who filed the application for registration of the geographical indication or his successor in title; and (b) given to all persons having the right to use the geographical indication under section 11, in such manner as may be prescribed. MU001EN Geographical Indications, Act, 08/08/2002, No. 23 page 6/9