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Trade Descriptions Act 1968 (Chapter 29), United Kingdom
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Year of Version
1968
Dates
Entry into force:
November 30, 1968
Adopted:
May 30, 1968
Type of Text
Main IP Laws
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Geographical Indications,
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Notes
The notification by the United Kingdom to the WTO under article 63.2 of TRIPS states:
'The Act includes provisions prohibiting the use of a trade description which falsely, or misleadingly, indicates the place of manufacture, production, processing or reconditioning of certain goods.'
Date of entry into force: see Section 43(2).
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