PART IV - REGISTRATION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS
Section 11. Persons who may apply for registration
(1) The following persons shall be entitled to file an application for registration of a geographical indication:
(a) a person who is carrying on an activity as a producer in the geographical area specified in the application with respect to the goods specified in the application, and includes a group or groups of such person;
(b) a competent authority; or
(c) a trade organisation or association.
(1A) An applicant may file an application for registration of a geographical indication personally or through an agent.
[Ins. Act A1141: s.4]
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1A), where an applicant does not reside or carry on business in Malaysia, he shall appoint an agent to act on his behalf.
[Subs. Act A1141: s.4]
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[For your reference - the former Section 11(2)]
(2) Where the applicant's ordinary residence or principal place of business is outside Malaysia, he shall appoint, to act on his behalf, an agent who-
(a) is domiciled or resident in Malaysia;
(b) is constituted under the laws of Malaysia; or
(c) carries on business or practice principally in Malaysia.