Trinidad and Tobago

Geographical Indications Act, 1996 (No. 20 of 1996)

Year of current version:	1996
Date of entry into force of original text:	December 1, 1997
Date of Text (Enacted):	August 6, 1996
Type of Text:	Main IP Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Geographical Indications
Notes:	The WTO notification 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.'
Available Texts:
English	Geographical Indications Act, 1996 (No. 20 of 1996) (Version with Automatic Translation Tool)
French	Loi sur les indications géographiques (n° 20 de 1996)
Related Legislation:	Relates to Geographical Indications Regulations 1996 (TT016)
Historical Versions:	Is superseded by Geographical Indications Act, 1996 (TT035)
WIPO Lex No.:	TT006