The Protection Of Geographical Indications In Malaysia

Authors

  • Pek San Tay

Keywords:

intellectual property, TRIPS Agreement, Paris Convention, Geographical Indications Act 2000, World Trade Organisation, WTO

Abstract

Many expressions used on goods in the course of trade encompass geographical terms. Expressions such as "Langkwai Marble", "Thai fragant rice", "Indonesian teak furniture", "Japanese green tea", "Korean ginseng", "Western Australian honey", "Californian prunes", "Swiss watch" and "Swiss chocolates" are but a few of the numerous geographical terms used on goods in commerce. 

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Published

2019-01-14

How to Cite

Tay, P. S. (2019). The Protection Of Geographical Indications In Malaysia. Journal of Malaysian and Comparative Law, 27(1 and 2), 121–146. Retrieved from https://fiqh.um.edu.my/index.php/JMCL/article/view/16189