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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

characteristics, its adjustment to the use it is destined, or its
quantity.

CHAPTER V
I NDICATIONS OF S OURCE OR D ENOMINATION OF O RIGIN

Article 24
Definitions
Under this law:
1. ‘Indication of source’ shall mean an expression or sign used to show
the product or service is from a certain country, region or of a
determined place.
2. ‘Denomination of origin’ shall mean a geographical
country, of a region or a determined place aiming
origin of a product and its characteristics that
essentially to the geographical place, comprising
factors or simultaneously natural and human.

denomination of a
to distinguish the
are exclusive or
natural or human

Article 25
Unlawful use of an indication of source
The use, direct or indirect, of a false or misleading indication of source of
products or services or of the identity of its producer, manufacturer or
supplier, is deemed to be illicit.

Article 26
Unlawful use of a denomination of origin
The use, direct or indirect, of a false or misleading denomination of origin
or the imitation of a denomination of origin, even if the true origin of the
product is indicated or if the denomination is used in translation or
accompanied of words ‘kind’, ‘type’, ‘imitation", or similar expressions, is
deemed to be illicit.

CHAPTER VI
G ENERAL P ROVISIONS

Article 27
Ownership changes and licence agreement

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