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Article: SRI LANKA TO PROTECT CEYLON TEA INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.
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- February 20, 2009
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COLOMBO, Feb 20 Asia Pulse - Sri Lanka is seeking protection for the Ceylon Tea brand and seven growing areas under international intellectual property laws that cover products under 'geographical indicators', a government minister said.
Sri Lanka Tea Board, a state regulatory body, has been authorized to seek protection under the provisions of the agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), information minister Anura Yapa said.
"Many countries are mis-using the Pure Ceylon Tea brand and labeling tea with as little as 6 per cent Sri Lankan tea," Yapa told reporters.
The Tea Board will also seek registration of ...