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Federal Act of April 29, 1998, on Agriculture (status as of January 1, 2013), Switzerland
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Year of Version
2013
Dates
Entry into force:
January 1, 1999
Adopted:
April 29, 1998
Type of Text
IP-related Laws
Subject Matter
Patents (Inventions),
Trademarks,
Geographical Indications,
Competition,
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights),
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Notes
The notification by Switzerland to the WTO under article 63.2 of TRIPS states:
'- Articles 14 to 16 (agricultural products and processed agricultural products):
production methods, specific product characteristics, appellations of origin and geographical indications, register of appellations of origin and geographical indications.
- Articles 63 and 64 (viticulture):
delegation of authority to the Federal Council to define the concepts of appellation of origin, registered appellation of origin and indication of source (Article 63); grading of grape harvest lots (Article 64).
- Articles 166 (proceedings): administrative appeal procedure against decisions.
- Article 172: criminal penalties for infringements of Articles 16 or 63.'
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French
Loi fédérale du 29 avril 1998 sur l'agriculture (état le 1er janvier 2013)
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Italian
Legge federale del 29 aprile 1998 sull’agricoltura (stato 1° gennaio 2013)
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German
Bundesgesetz vom 29. April 1998 über die Landwirtschaft (stand am 1. Januar 2013)
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Legislation
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WTO Document Reference
IP/N/1/CHE/G/21
IP/N/1/CHE/5
WIPO Lex No.
CH289