i. the user of a geographical indication may add the letter "G" or the words "Registered geographical indication" to give notice that it is registered;

ii. the law has specific provisions relating to the use of registered geographical indications in respect of alcoholic beverages;

iii. there are various limitations affecting rights provided for in the Act; these include the refusal of protection for geographical indications that are misleading or have become generic;

iv. trademarks registered or applied for in good faith prior to the commencement of the new law, and which contain a geographical indication or are similar to one, shall not be barred from protection; and

v. disputes relating to geographical indications are handled by the Court and violations of the Act are punishable by fines.