Act 8 Geographical Indications Act PART II—PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS 2013 3. Reference to description or presentation of goods. In this Act, a reference to the description or presentation of goods includes a reference to a name, address, place, sign, design, trademark or other matter used in relation to the goods whether or not it appears— (a) on a container, wrapping or label or on the goods; (b) on a document relating to the use, or a transaction involving the transport of the goods; or (c) in an advertisement relating to the goods. 4. Similarity of geographical indications and prohibitions. (1) A person shall not use a geographical indication in the designation or presentation of goods— (a) where the designation or presentation suggests that the goods originate in a geographical area other than the true place of origin; (b) where the use constitutes an act of unfair competition; and (c) where the goods do not originate in the territory indicated by the geographical indication, even where the true origin of the goods is indicated or the geographical indication is used in translation or accompanied by expressions such as “kind”, “type”, “style”, “limitation”. (2) The following acts as they relate to geographical indications are prohibited— (a) use of geographical indications of such a nature as to create confusion with the establishment, the goods or the industrial or commercial activities of a competitor; 6

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