iv.
using the geographical indication for commercial purposes on the internet or other
electronic communication media or networks open to the public where such use is intended
for Liberia or has a commercial effect in Liberia;
v.
adopting or using the geographical indication as part of a domain name or other similar
identification or designation on the internet or other electronic communication media or
networks open to the public.
§11.9. Limitations and Exceptions
a) The rights conferred by registration of a geographical indication may not be exercised to prevent:
i.
any acts in respect of goods lawfully bearing the geographical indication after those goods
have been put on the market in Liberia or abroad by the registered holder or by a person
acting with the holder‟s consent or having an economic tie to the holder, provided that the
goods and the packaging or wrapping in direct contact with the goods have not suffered any
material alteration or damage; to this effect an economic tie shall exist between two
persons where one of them may exercise on the other a decisive influence with respect to
the exploitation of the geographical indication, or where a third party may exercise such an
influence on both persons;
ii.
use of the registered geographical indication by any person for the purpose of indicating
truthfully in the course of trade that the goods or services that bear the geographical
indication originate with the holder of the geographical indication or a licensee thereof;
iii.
use of the registered geographical indication by any person to provide information
regarding the intended purpose, use or compatibility of a product or service, in particular
with respect to accessories or spare parts;
iv.
use of indications concerning the kind, quality, quantity, value, geographical origin, time of
production of goods or of rendering of services, or other characteristics of goods or
services;
v.
use by a person in the course of trade of that person‟s name, address, place of business or
place of production or distribution of goods or services, or those of that person‟s
predecessor in business.
vi.
The acts under subsection (a) (ii.) (iii.) (iv) and (v) shall be allowed subject to compliance
with honest practices and provided such acts do not cause confusion regarding the
provenance of the goods or services, and do not take unfair advantage of, or are detrimental
to, the distinctive character or repute of the mark, and do not otherwise constitute unfair
competition.
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