Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu says the Trademarks (Amendment) Bill 2025 is a key step toward preventing the misuse and commercialisation of iTaukei cultural expressions.

He says the Bill directly addresses long-standing concerns about attempts to trademark the word “Bula”, the unauthorised use of sacred “masi” designs, and people using clan identifiers without any cultural connection.

https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/trademark-bill-will-stop-misuse-of-itaukei-cultural-identity-vasu/