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ARTICLE-24: International Negotiations; Exceptions     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (b) before the geographical indication is protected in its country of origin; ...
... 9. There shall be no obligation under this Agreement to protect geographical indications which are not or cease to be protected in their country of origin, or which have fallen into disuse in that country. ...