IP/N/1/CAN/19, IP/N/1/CAN/G/1

Canada

Bill C-30, An Act to implement the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union and its Member States and to provide for certain other measures)

Bill C-30 amends the Trade-marks Act to protect certain agricultural products and food products as geographical indications (GIs), including associated rights, exceptions, product categories denoting the scope of rights, and other associated provisions.

Bill C-30 received Royal Assent on 16 May 2017, and entered into force on 21 September 2017.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Copyright and Trade-mark Policy Directorate 235 Queen Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H5 Canada Telephone: 343-291-3163

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