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Ambassador Eui-yong Chung (Korea, Republic of)
C.i Definition of the term "geographical indication" and eligibility of geographical indications for inclusion in the system
64. The representative of Hungary said that he agreed with Switzerland, the EC, Australia and Brazil that a country name, in line with Article 22.1, could be a geographical indication provided that the quality, reputation or other characteristic of the good was essentially attributable to the particular location. However, it was not automatic that a country name would fit the definition of Article 22.1. That was, in fact, that linkage that his delegation had referred to in its previous statement.
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