International Trademark Law Treaty (TLT)
The further simplification and streamlining of procedures for obtaining and maintaining a mark was discussed by member states attending the WIPO Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Industrial Designs (SCT) which met in Geneva from April 28 to May 2, 2003. The meeting, attended by delegations from 79 member states, 3 intergovernmental organizations and 12 non-governmental organizations, addressed the future revision of the Trademark Law Treaty (TLT), the question of the protection of Geographical Indications (GIs) and domain names.
Further details are available on www.wipo.int.