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Geographical Indications Act, 1996 (Act No. 20 of 1996), Trinidad and Tobago
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Year of Version
1997
Dates
Entry into force:
December 1, 1997
Published:
August 6, 1996
Assented:
August 2, 1996
Type of Text
Main IP Laws
Subject Matter
Geographical Indications
Notes
The notification by Trinidad and Tobago to the WTO under article 63.2 of TRIPS states:
'Section 48 of the Copyright Act 1997 provides the owner of copyright or neighbouring rights in any published work or published sound recording with the means to restrict the importation of infringing copies of the work or sound recording.
The Copyright (Customs) Regulations 2000 provide the details of how this section is to be implemented and identifies the forms and fees associated with these administrative procedures.'
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Loi sur les indications géographiques (n° 20 de 1996)
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