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ARTICLE-22: Protection of Geographical Indications     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 3. A Member shall, ex officio if its legislation so permits or at the request of an interested party, refuse or invalidate the registration of a trademark which contains or consists of a geographical indication with respect to goods not originating in the territory indicated, if use of the indication in the trademark for such goods in that Member is of such a nature as to mislead the public as to the true place of origin. ...


ARTICLE-23     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 2. The registration of a trademark for wines which contains or consists of a geographical indication identifying wines or for spirits which contains or consists of a geographical indication identifying spirits shall be refused or invalidated, ex officio if a Member's legislation so permits or at the request of an interested party, with respect to such wines or spirits not having this origin. ...


ARTICLE-58: Ex Officio Action     [go to this ARTICLE]
... Ex Officio Action ...