12. PROTECTION OF GI INTERNATIONALLY Paris Convention (1883):False indication Madrid Agreement (1891) :False and deceptive indication Lisbon Agreement (1958):Define appellation of origin TRIPS Agreement (1994) :First International treaty bound to protect GIs and to enforce its application 10/07/11
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18. DARJEELING TEA Darjeeling Logo designed in 1983 • Registration in 1986 • Logo & word regd. under TMA • Regd. under GI registry • Also sought protection in UK, US, Japan, Ireland & other countries • Hired Compumark- International watch agency to monitor infringement. • Spent USD 200,000 in 98-02 for same • Protected status in 25 nations 10/07/11