In brief
A law issued in 1447H protecting geographical indications that link a product to a region giving it its quality or reputation: registration, grievances, cancellation, enforcement and penalties.
Summary of the law
Key points
- An applicant refused by the Authority may file a grievance with the committee within 60 days (Article 11).
- A foreign geographical indication is cancelled if it loses protection in its country of origin (Article 14).
A plain-language summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm, focused on the violations and problems that come up most in daily life. It is not a substitute for the official text or for legal advice.
What it covers
- Registration
- Grievances
- Cancellation
- Enforcement and penalties
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/102 · 26/5/1447H
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Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
The full official text is in Arabic and is reproduced on the Arabic version of this page, as published by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers. Read the full Arabic text
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