GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION

A geographical indication is a mark that identifies a good whose origin is a specific

geographic area Quality, reputation, or any other characteristic

It is mainly attributed to that geographical origin.

Thus, the main function of GI is to indicate a relationship between that quality and

characteristics or the reputation of the commodity and its territory of origin.

World-renowned examples of GIs include Café de Colombia (Colombia), Bordeaux (France),
Kampot Pepper (Cambodia), Penja Pepper (Cameroon) and Scotch whisky (UK).

Geographical indications are mainly used for agricultural and food products, which usually

tend to be close to nature association with their place of origin. However, there is,

Also various geographic data for other types of products. The Specific qualities of the

product may stem from Traditional manufacturing skills or from a combination of local

know-how and natural resources. Examples of such GIs include Bohemia Crystal (Czech

Republic), Solingen Cutlery (Germany), Kilim Carpets (Turkey), Swiss Watches

(Switzerland) and Yangzhou Lacquerware (China).

Geographical indications can only be used by Producers, whose goods comply with the

applicable Requirements related to the region of origin, method of processing and type of

product. Produce Locations outside the area of origin and merchandise that do not meet the

applicable requirements are Prevented from using the protected cursor.

At the national and regional levels, geographical indications are protected Through a variety

of legal means. These include sui genis systems - codes designed specifically for

Geographical Indication Protection, 2 often based on a

Registration processes. Generally unique systems Provide protection against any direct and

indirect
Commercial use of GI as well as against its imitation. Sui generis systems are used to protect

the digestive system in sSeveral countries as well as by two regional intergovernmental

organizations: African Intellectual Property

Organization (OAPI) and the European Union (EU).

Geographical data is also protected on the basis of trademark law,

Usually through the use of group testimonials

Signs. Because brands include geographical terms are usually not registered by intellectual

property offices as a

A separate category of brands, because not all

Trademarks that include geographical terms can be

Looking at geographical indications, it can be difficult to determine

The exact number of geographical indications registered within those jurisdictions. It is also

worth noting that the protection of the digestive system through

Brand and unique systems are not mutually exclusive

Exclusive but often coexist, under many legal frameworks, available for the benefit of GI

holders

Finally, geographical indications are usually also protected by unfair rulings

Competition and consumer protection laws and

Administrative and judicial decisions as well as under

Specific laws or resolutions recognizing individual geographical indications.

Data received from the 54 national/regional authorities that shared their data with WIPO

reveals the existence of approximately 42,527 protected GIs. Approximately 49% of these

were in force domestically and the remaining 51% in foreign jurisdictions . Germany had the

largest number of GIs in force (9,499), followed by China (7,566), the EU (4,914), the
Republic of Moldova (3,442) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (3,147). The top five authorities

accounted for 67% of the 2016 total.

Many countries have not been able to provide statistics on

The number of geographical data protected by the trademark

system, reflecting the difficulty of identifying such

Geodata between all collective brands and certifications. Finally, there is likely to be

Double counting of protected geographical data is by two or More legal means.

This is the first time that WIPO has collected and reported on the Global Geographical

Indication.

Data covering a large number of national/regional authorities. Although the data is

incomplete and partial, this

The initiative should be seen as an initial step in creating more

Comprehensive and accurate data sets on geographical indications.

WIPO will continue to collect this data and will continue to do so

He hopes that data coverage will improve over time.

We are grateful to all those authorities who participated

Their data, encouraging authorities are unable to share it

Their data at present to make efforts to share

In the future.

The effects of the general index right obtained in a particular

Jurisdiction is limited to the territory of that jurisdiction. Thus, where the right on the

glycemic index is obtained in one

jurisdiction, they are protected there but not abroad. in a

In order to obtain protection in a foreign jurisdiction,

Geographical data holders should, in principle, seek protection under

The relevant national laws prevailing in the respective jurisdiction.

However, international agreements

It can facilitate the acquisition of GI rights abroad. in a

In particular, many bilateral and regional trade agreements have included lists of

geographical indications to be developed

Protected in related parties to the agreement.

Included geographical indications may relate to current or subsequent listings

GI rights registrations, but can also be protected

It stems from the trade agreements themselves