On April 6, 2023, the Government of Tunisia deposited its instrument of accession to the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications (Geneva Act).
Almost three years after its entry into force, the Geneva Act now offers protection in 17 Contracting Parties covering up to 55 countries, while the Lisbon System covers up to 70 countries in total.
This accession will allow Tunisia to protect both its appellations of origin and geographical indications under the Geneva Act such as its renowned “Figues de Djebba” (figs) or “Huile d’olive Téboursouk” (olive oil) in the agricultural and food products category, but also “Muscat de Kelibia” (wine), or “Coteaux de Tebourba” (wine) in the wine products category, to name only a few.
The Geneva Act will enter into force with respect to Tunisia on July 6, 2023. Read more