[A2k] Geographical Indications and Localisation - Meetings in India

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Dear Colleagues=0D
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I write about a series of meetings that will see the launch of a Report on =
Geographical Indications and Localisation. This is part of a research proje=
ct that I have been leading over the last two years - and takes Feni as a c=
ase study to explore issues of localisation, consensus-making and the tensi=
ons of translating cultural objects through property rights.=0D
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The Report is initially launched in Goa at a Meeting on 24th Sept in Panaji=
. The Meeting commences from 2:00pm and begins with a presentation of the R=
eport=92s main findings and its recommendations. Comments and reactions wil=
l follow from representatives of the Goa Government, the Feni Association a=
nd the GI Registry. Other speakers who have been invited include experts on=
 Scotch whisky, the Mezcal liquor and GI law. The meeting ends with a dinne=
r reception.=0D
For further information and registering attendance, kindly contact Naina D=
=92Souza on +91 +9922950027; email: reservations@blueoceanholidays.com=0D
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The second meeting is in New Delhi on 30th September 2009 from 5:00pm onwar=
ds and is at the India International Centre. The meeting begins with a pres=
entation of the Report and will be followed by comments and responses from =
academic scholars and GI-experts. The meeting ends with a dinner reception.=
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For further information and to register your attendance, kindly contact Reb=
ecca John via email at johnrebecca@gmail.com or on +91 +9899402654.=0D
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Further details at www.warwick.ac.uk/go/feni.=0D
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Hope to see some of you'll at the meeting.=0D
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Dwijen=0D