Continuing our coverage of the Lisbon Agrement Conference, Keri Johnston, Vice Chair of the MARQUES Geographical Indications Team has just informed us that Articles 1 to 20 and the Regulations will go to the plenary this afternoon.

"By consensus of the Member Delegations present and voting Articles 1 to 20 and the Regulations will go to the plenary at 3:30 PM today. Articles 21 to 31 remain for Main Committee II to review."