Common use of Working Group on Geographical Indications Clause in Contracts

Working Group on Geographical Indications. 1. The Working Group on Geographical Indications established pursuant to Article 15.3.1 (Working Groups) shall meet, as mutually agreed or upon request of a Party, for the purpose of intensifying cooperation between the Parties and dialogue on geographical indications. The Working Group may make recommendations and adopt decisions by consensus. 2. The location of the meeting shall alternate between the Parties. The Working Group shall meet at a time and a place and in a manner which may include by videoconference, mutually determined by the Parties, but no later than 90 days after the request. 3. The Working Group may decide: (a) to modify Annexes 10-A and 10-B to add individual geographical indications of the European Union or Korea that, after having completed the relevant procedure referred to in Articles 10.18.3 and 10.18.4, where applicable, are also determined by the other Party to constitute geographical indications and will be protected in the territory of that other Party; (b) to modify (1) the Annexes referred to in subparagraph (a) to remove individual geographical indications that cease to be protected in the Party of origin (2) or that, in accordance with the applicable legislation, no longer meet the conditions to be considered a geographical indication in the other Party; and (c) that a reference to legislation in this Agreement should be taken to be a reference to that legislation as amended and replaced and in force at a particular date after the entry into force of this Agreement. 4. The Working Group shall also ensure the proper functioning of this Sub-section and may consider any matter related to its implementation and operation. In particular, it shall be responsible for: (a) exchanging information on legislative and policy developments on geographical indications; (b) exchanging information on individual geographical indications for the purpose of considering their protection in accordance with this Agreement; and (c) exchanging information to optimise the operation of this Agreement. 5. The Working Group may discuss any matter of mutual interest in the area of geographical indications. (1) This refers to the modification of the geographical indication as such, including the name and product category. Modifications of specifications as referred to in Articles 10.18.3 and 10.18.4 or modifications of the responsible control bodies as referred to in Article 10.18.6(d) remain the sole responsibility of the Party where a geographical indication originates. Such modifications may be communicated for information purposes. (2) A decision to cease protection of a geographical indication remains the sole responsibility of the Party where the geographical indication originates.

Working Group on Geographical Indications. 1. The Working Group on Geographical Indications established pursuant to Article Article 15.3.1 (Working Groups) shall meet, as mutually agreed or upon request of a Party, for the purpose of intensifying cooperation co-operation between the Parties and dialogue on geographical indications. The Working Group may make recommendations and adopt decisions by consensus. 2. The location of the meeting shall alternate between the Parties. The Working Group It shall meet at a time and a place and in a manner which may include by videoconference, mutually determined by the Parties, but no later than 90 days after the request. 3. The Working Group may decide: (a) to modify Annexes 10-A and 10-B to add individual geographical indications of the European Union or Korea that, after having completed the relevant procedure referred to in Articles 10.18.3 and 10.18.4, where applicable, are also determined by the other Party to constitute geographical indications and will be protected in the territory of that other Party; (b) to modify (1) modify58 the Annexes referred to in subparagraph (a) to remove individual geographical indications that cease to be protected in the Party of origin (2) origin59 or that, in accordance with the applicable legislation, no longer meet the conditions to be considered a geographical indication in the other Party; and (c) that a reference to legislation in this Agreement should be taken to be a reference to that legislation as amended and replaced and in force at a particular date after the entry into force of this Agreement. 4. The Working Group shall also ensure the proper functioning of this Sub-section and may consider any matter related to its implementation and operation. In particular, it shall be responsible for: (a) exchanging information on legislative and policy developments on geographical indications; (b) exchanging information on individual geographical indications for the purpose of considering their protection in accordance with this Agreement; and (c) exchanging information to optimise the operation of this Agreement. 5. The Working Group may discuss any matter of mutual interest in the area of geographical indications. (1) 58 This refers to the modification of the geographical indication as such, including the name and product category. Modifications of specifications as referred to in Articles 10.18.3 and 10.18.4 or modifications of the responsible control bodies as referred to in Article 10.18.6(d) remain the sole responsibility of the Party where a geographical indication originates. Such modifications may be communicated for information purposes. (2) A decision to cease protection of a geographical indication remains the sole responsibility of the Party where the geographical indication originates.

Working Group on Geographical Indications. 1. The Working Group on Geographical Indications established pursuant to Article 15.3.1 (Working Groups) shall meet, as mutually agreed or upon request of a Party, for the purpose of intensifying cooperation co-operation between the Parties and dialogue on geographical indications. The Working Group may make recommendations and adopt decisions by consensus. 2. The location of the meeting shall alternate between the Parties. The Working Group It shall meet at a time and a place and in a manner which may include by videoconference, mutually determined by the Parties, but no later than 90 days after the request. 3. The Working Group may decide: (a) to modify Annexes 10-A and 10-B to add individual geographical indications of the European Union or Korea that, after having completed the relevant procedure referred to in Articles 10.18.3 and 10.18.4, where applicable, are also determined by the other Party to constitute geographical indications and will be protected in the territory of that other Party; (b) to modify (1) modify58 the Annexes referred to in subparagraph (a) to remove individual geographical indications that cease to be protected in the Party of origin (2) origin59 or that, in accordance with the applicable legislation, no longer meet the conditions to be considered a geographical indication in the other Party; and (c) that a reference to legislation in this Agreement should be taken to be a reference to that legislation as amended and replaced and in force at a particular date after the entry into force of this Agreement. 4. The Working Group shall also ensure the proper functioning of this Sub-section and may consider any matter related to its implementation and operation. In particular, it shall be responsible for: (a) exchanging information on legislative and policy developments on geographical indications; (b) exchanging information on individual geographical indications for the purpose of considering their protection in accordance with this Agreement; and (c) exchanging information to optimise the operation of this Agreement. 5. The Working Group may discuss any matter of mutual interest in the area of geographical indications. (1) This refers to the modification of the geographical indication as such, including the name and product category. Modifications of specifications as referred to in Articles 10.18.3 and 10.18.4 or modifications of the responsible control bodies as referred to in Article 10.18.6(d) remain the sole responsibility of the Party where a geographical indication originates. Such modifications may be communicated for information purposes. (2) A decision to cease protection of a geographical indication remains the sole responsibility of the Party where the geographical indication originates.

Working Group on Geographical Indications. 1. The Working Group on Geographical Indications established pursuant to Article 15.3.1 (Working Groups) of the Agreement shall meet, as mutually agreed or upon request of a Party, for the purpose of intensifying cooperation between the Parties and dialogue on geographical indications. The Working Group may make recommendations and adopt decisions by consensus. 2. The location of the meeting shall alternate between the Parties. The Working Group shall meet at a time and a place and in a manner which may include by videoconference, mutually determined by the Parties, but no later than 90 days after the request. 3. The Working Group may decide: (a) to modify Annexes 10-A and 10-B to add individual geographical indications of the European Union United Kingdom or Korea that, after having completed the relevant procedure referred to in Articles 10.18.3 10.17.3 and 10.18.410.17.4, where applicable, are also determined by the other Party to constitute geographical indications and will be protected in the territory of that other Party; (b) to modify (19) the Annexes referred to in subparagraph (a) to remove individual geographical indications that cease to be protected in the Party of origin (210) or that, in accordance with the applicable legislation, no longer meet the conditions to be considered a geographical indication in the other Party; and (c) that a reference to legislation in this Agreement should be taken to be a reference ateference to that legislation as amended and replaced and in force at a particular date after the entry into force of this Agreement. 4. The Working Group shall also ensure the proper functioning of this Sub-Sub- section and may consider any matter related to its implementation and operation. In particular, it shall be responsible for: (a) exchanging information on legislative and policy developments on geographical indications; (b) exchanging information on individual geographical indications for the purpose of considering their protection in accordance with this Agreement; and (c) exchanging information to optimise the operation of this Agreement. 5. The Working Group may discuss any matter of mutual interest in the area of geographical indications. (1) This refers to the modification of the geographical indication as such, including the name and product category. Modifications of specifications as referred to in Articles 10.18.3 and 10.18.4 or modifications of the responsible control bodies as referred to in Article 10.18.6(d) remain the sole responsibility of the Party where a geographical indication originates. Such modifications may be communicated for information purposes. (2) A decision to cease protection of a geographical indication remains the sole responsibility of the Party where the geographical indication originates.