1 December 2010Jurisdiction reportsRyo Maruyama

Geographical indications in Japan

The legal system relating to geographical indications in Japan is divided into three major categories: the Unfair Competition Prevention Law, regulations relating to the application of the Law Concerning Liquor Business Associations and Measures for Securing Revenue from Liquor Tax, and the regionally-based collective trademark system.

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