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Act on Protection of the Names of Specific Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Foodstuffs (Act No. 84 of June 25, 2014), Japan
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Year of Version
2015
Dates
Entry into force:
June 1, 2015
Promulgated:
June 25, 2014
Type of Text
IP-related Laws
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Trademarks,
Geographical Indications
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Enforcement of IP and Related Laws,
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Notes
The notification by Japan to the WTO under article 63.2 of TRIPS states:
'The purpose of this Act is to secure the profits of Producers of Specific Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Foodstuffs by establishing a system concerning the protection of the names of Specific Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Foodstuffs based on the Annex 1C (Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization, and thereby to contribute to the development of agricultural, forestry and fishery industries and relevant industries as well as to protect the interests of consumers.'
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特定農林水産物等の名称の保護に関する法律(平成二十六年六月二十五日法律第八十四号)
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Act on Protection of the Names of Specific Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Foodstuffs (Act No. 84 of June 25, 2014)
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WTO Document Reference
IP/N/1/JPN/28
IP/N/1/JPN/G/2
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