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Norway

Geographical indications are protected, as required by Article 22.2 of the TRIPS Agreement, through sections 1 and 2 of the Marketing Act, 16 June 1972, No. 47. 2 The two sections read: "Section 1 - General provision In the conduct of business no act may be performed which runs counter to good business practice in the relationship between entrepreneurs or which is unreasonable in relation to consumers. […]" "Section 2 - Misleading business methods It is prohibited in the conduct of business to apply an incorrect or otherwise misleading representation which is likely to influence the demand for or supply of goods, services or other performances. The same applies to any other procedure which may have such influence on the demand or supply, if as a result of its form or other circumstances it is likely to mislead consumers." Geographical indications are also protected by section 14, paragraph 1, number 2 of the Trademarks Act, 4 March 1961, No. 4. The section reads: "A trademark may not be registered if: […] 2. it is liable to deceive. […]" The special protection required for wines and spirits under Article 23.1 of the TRIPS Agreement is set out in section 9 of the Marketing Act, 16 June 1972, No. 47 and section 14, paragraph 3 of the Trademarks Act, 4 March 1961, No. 4. The sections reads: "Section 9 of the Marketing Act - Incorrect geographical indications for wines and spirits It is prohibited in the conduct of business to make use of geographical indications with respect to wine or spirits which do not have the geographical origin that the indication indicates. The same applies even where the true origin is indicated, or the geographical indication is used in translation or accompanied by expressions such as "kind", "type", "imitation" or the like." "Section 14, paragraph 3 of the Trademarks Act Trademarks which consist of or contain geographical indications with respect to wine or spirits, may not be registered for wine and spirits, unless the product has the geographical origin the indication indicates." The protection under these regulations does not require registration and the protection covers all products.

See the reply to question 1 above.

[Answer 1: Geographical indications are protected, as required by Article 22.2 of the TRIPS Agreement, through sections 1 and 2 of the Marketing Act, 16 June 1972, No. 47. 2 The two sections read: "Section 1 - General provision In the conduct of business no act may be performed which runs counter to good business practice in the relationship between entrepreneurs or which is unreasonable in relation to consumers. […]" "Section 2 - Misleading business methods It is prohibited in the conduct of business to apply an incorrect or otherwise misleading representation which is likely to influence the demand for or supply of goods, services or other performances. The same applies to any other procedure which may have such influence on the demand or supply, if as a result of its form or other circumstances it is likely to mislead consumers." Geographical indications are also protected by section 14, paragraph 1, number 2 of the Trademarks Act, 4 March 1961, No. 4. The section reads: "A trademark may not be registered if: […] 2. it is liable to deceive. […]" The special protection required for wines and spirits under Article 23.1 of the TRIPS Agreement is set out in section 9 of the Marketing Act, 16 June 1972, No. 47 and section 14, paragraph 3 of the Trademarks Act, 4 March 1961, No. 4. The sections reads: "Section 9 of the Marketing Act - Incorrect geographical indications for wines and spirits It is prohibited in the conduct of business to make use of geographical indications with respect to wine or spirits which do not have the geographical origin that the indication indicates. The same applies even where the true origin is indicated, or the geographical indication is used in translation or accompanied by expressions such as "kind", "type", "imitation" or the like." "Section 14, paragraph 3 of the Trademarks Act Trademarks which consist of or contain geographical indications with respect to wine or spirits, may not be registered for wine and spirits, unless the product has the geographical origin the indication indicates." The protection under these regulations does not require registration and the protection covers all products.]

Yes, the protection also extends to services.

See the reply to question 1 above

[Answer 1: Geographical indications are protected, as required by Article 22.2 of the TRIPS Agreement, through sections 1 and 2 of the Marketing Act, 16 June 1972, No. 47. 2 The two sections read: "Section 1 - General provision In the conduct of business no act may be performed which runs counter to good business practice in the relationship between entrepreneurs or which is unreasonable in relation to consumers. […]" "Section 2 - Misleading business methods It is prohibited in the conduct of business to apply an incorrect or otherwise misleading representation which is likely to influence the demand for or supply of goods, services or other performances. The same applies to any other procedure which may have such influence on the demand or supply, if as a result of its form or other circumstances it is likely to mislead consumers." Geographical indications are also protected by section 14, paragraph 1, number 2 of the Trademarks Act, 4 March 1961, No. 4. The section reads: "A trademark may not be registered if: […] 2. it is liable to deceive. […]" The special protection required for wines and spirits under Article 23.1 of the TRIPS Agreement is set out in section 9 of the Marketing Act, 16 June 1972, No. 47 and section 14, paragraph 3 of the Trademarks Act, 4 March 1961, No. 4. The sections reads: "Section 9 of the Marketing Act - Incorrect geographical indications for wines and spirits It is prohibited in the conduct of business to make use of geographical indications with respect to wine or spirits which do not have the geographical origin that the indication indicates. The same applies even where the true origin is indicated, or the geographical indication is used in translation or accompanied by expressions such as "kind", "type", "imitation" or the like." "Section 14, paragraph 3 of the Trademarks Act Trademarks which consist of or contain geographical indications with respect to wine or spirits, may not be registered for wine and spirits, unless the product has the geographical origin the indication indicates." The protection under these regulations does not require registration and the protection covers all products.]

See the reply to question 1 above

[Answer 1: Geographical indications are protected, as required by Article 22.2 of the TRIPS Agreement, through sections 1 and 2 of the Marketing Act, 16 June 1972, No. 47. 2 The two sections read: "Section 1 - General provision In the conduct of business no act may be performed which runs counter to good business practice in the relationship between entrepreneurs or which is unreasonable in relation to consumers. […]" "Section 2 - Misleading business methods It is prohibited in the conduct of business to apply an incorrect or otherwise misleading representation which is likely to influence the demand for or supply of goods, services or other performances. The same applies to any other procedure which may have such influence on the demand or supply, if as a result of its form or other circumstances it is likely to mislead consumers." Geographical indications are also protected by section 14, paragraph 1, number 2 of the Trademarks Act, 4 March 1961, No. 4. The section reads: "A trademark may not be registered if: […] 2. it is liable to deceive. […]" The special protection required for wines and spirits under Article 23.1 of the TRIPS Agreement is set out in section 9 of the Marketing Act, 16 June 1972, No. 47 and section 14, paragraph 3 of the Trademarks Act, 4 March 1961, No. 4. The sections reads: "Section 9 of the Marketing Act - Incorrect geographical indications for wines and spirits It is prohibited in the conduct of business to make use of geographical indications with respect to wine or spirits which do not have the geographical origin that the indication indicates. The same applies even where the true origin is indicated, or the geographical indication is used in translation or accompanied by expressions such as "kind", "type", "imitation" or the like." "Section 14, paragraph 3 of the Trademarks Act Trademarks which consist of or contain geographical indications with respect to wine or spirits, may not be registered for wine and spirits, unless the product has the geographical origin the indication indicates." The protection under these regulations does not require registration and the protection covers all products.]

We know of no good such examples from case law. However, on the other side, we mention that the word "Harding" is registered as a trademark for lifeboats in plastic. A minority of the Appeal Board of the Patent Office would refuse registration, inter alia, because the word by some would be understood as a reference to the region of "Hardanger".

The higher level of protection is not provided for any other products in Norway.

See the reply to question 1 under I above

We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.

We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.

We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.

We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.

We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.

We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.

We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.

We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.

We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.

See the answer to questions 8-46 under I above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 17: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 18: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 19: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 20: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 21: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 22: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 23: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 24: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 25: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 26: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 27: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 28: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 29: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 30: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 31: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 32: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 33: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 34: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 35: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 36: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 37: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 38: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 39: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 40: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 41: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 42: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 43: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 44: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 45: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 46: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

See the answer to questions 8-46 under I above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 17: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 18: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 19: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 20: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 21: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 22: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 23: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 24: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 25: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 26: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 27: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 28: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 29: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 30: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 31: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 32: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 33: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 34: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 35: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 36: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 37: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 38: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 39: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 40: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 41: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 42: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 43: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 44: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 45: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 46: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the response to questions 8-16 above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

See the answer to questions 8-46 under I above.

[Answer 8: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 9: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 10: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 11: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 12: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 13: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 14: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 15: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 16: We understand the questions of sections B to F as predominantly meant for those states that have a special system for recognition and registration of geographical indications. Norway has no such system.]

[Answer 17: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 18: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 19: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 20: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 21: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 22: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 23: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 24: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 25: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 26: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 27: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 28: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 29: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 30: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 31: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 32: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 33: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 34: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 35: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 36: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 37: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 38: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 39: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 40: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 41: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 42: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 43: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 44: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 45: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

[Answer 46: See the response to questions 8-16 above.]

When intervention is necessary in the interest of the consumers, the protection of geographical indications contained in the Marketing Act may be enforced by the marketing authorities, i.e. the Market Council and the Consumer Ombudsman. Wilful violation of, inter alia, sections 2 and 9 of the Marketing Act is punishable by fines or imprisonment up to three months. Negligent violation of section 2 is punishable by fines. Any interested party may file a civil lawsuit or apply for a provisional measure against unlawful use of geographical indications. A person who unlawfully uses a geographical indication, is liable to pay damages if the use has inflicted a loss on somebody else. The restrictions of the Trademarks Act on registrations of geographical indications as trademarks are enforced ex officio by the Norwegian Patent Office. However, if such an indication is registered as a trademark, the registration may be opposed in the opposition procedure or invalidated in a law suit.

When intervention is necessary in the interest of the consumers, the protection of geographical indications contained in the Marketing Act may be enforced by the marketing authorities, i.e. the Market Council and the Consumer Ombudsman. Wilful violation of, inter alia, sections 2 and 9 of the Marketing Act is punishable by fines or imprisonment up to three months. Negligent violation of section 2 is punishable by fines. Any interested party may file a civil lawsuit or apply for a provisional measure against unlawful use of geographical indications. A person who unlawfully uses a geographical indication, is liable to pay damages if the use has inflicted a loss on somebody else. The restrictions of the Trademarks Act on registrations of geographical indications as trademarks are enforced ex officio by the Norwegian Patent Office. However, if such an indication is registered as a trademark, the registration may be opposed in the opposition procedure or invalidated in a law suit.

When intervention is necessary in the interest of the consumers, the protection of geographical indications contained in the Marketing Act may be enforced by the marketing authorities, i.e. the Market Council and the Consumer Ombudsman. Wilful violation of, inter alia, sections 2 and 9 of the Marketing Act is punishable by fines or imprisonment up to three months. Negligent violation of section 2 is punishable by fines. Any interested party may file a civil lawsuit or apply for a provisional measure against unlawful use of geographical indications. A person who unlawfully uses a geographical indication, is liable to pay damages if the use has inflicted a loss on somebody else. The restrictions of the Trademarks Act on registrations of geographical indications as trademarks are enforced ex officio by the Norwegian Patent Office. However, if such an indication is registered as a trademark, the registration may be opposed in the opposition procedure or invalidated in a law suit.

When intervention is necessary in the interest of the consumers, the protection of geographical indications contained in the Marketing Act may be enforced by the marketing authorities, i.e. the Market Council and the Consumer Ombudsman. Wilful violation of, inter alia, sections 2 and 9 of the Marketing Act is punishable by fines or imprisonment up to three months. Negligent violation of section 2 is punishable by fines. Any interested party may file a civil lawsuit or apply for a provisional measure against unlawful use of geographical indications. A person who unlawfully uses a geographical indication, is liable to pay damages if the use has inflicted a loss on somebody else. The restrictions of the Trademarks Act on registrations of geographical indications as trademarks are enforced ex officio by the Norwegian Patent Office. However, if such an indication is registered as a trademark, the registration may be opposed in the opposition procedure or invalidated in a law suit.

When intervention is necessary in the interest of the consumers, the protection of geographical indications contained in the Marketing Act may be enforced by the marketing authorities, i.e. the Market Council and the Consumer Ombudsman. Wilful violation of, inter alia, sections 2 and 9 of the Marketing Act is punishable by fines or imprisonment up to three months. Negligent violation of section 2 is punishable by fines. Any interested party may file a civil lawsuit or apply for a provisional measure against unlawful use of geographical indications. A person who unlawfully uses a geographical indication, is liable to pay damages if the use has inflicted a loss on somebody else. The restrictions of the Trademarks Act on registrations of geographical indications as trademarks are enforced ex officio by the Norwegian Patent Office. However, if such an indication is registered as a trademark, the registration may be opposed in the opposition procedure or invalidated in a law suit.

Norway is party to the International Convention for the use of appellations d'origine and denominations of cheese, done at Stresa, 1 June 1951. The Agreement on the European Economic Area, done at Oporto, 2 May 1992, contains in Annex II, Section XXVII extensive references to the EU legislation on definition, description and presentation of wines and spirits.

Norway is party to the International Convention for the use of appellations d'origine and denominations of cheese, done at Stresa, 1 June 1951. The Agreement on the European Economic Area, done at Oporto, 2 May 1992, contains in Annex II, Section XXVII extensive references to the EU legislation on definition, description and presentation of wines and spirits.