Geographical Indications

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:intellectual_property
Legal designation
gptkbp:awardedBy Exclusive rights to use name
gptkbp:benefit Consumer protection
Economic development
Cultural preservation
gptkbp:category Certification mark
Collective intellectual property
Quality mark
gptkbp:challenge Conflicts with trademarks
Genericization of names
International enforcement
gptkbp:codifiedIn TRIPS Agreement 1994
gptkbp:enforcedBy International treaties
National authorities
gptkbp:example gptkb:Roquefort_cheese
gptkb:Scotch_whisky
gptkb:Jamaica_Blue_Mountain_coffee
gptkb:Chardonnay
gptkb:cheese
gptkb:Kobe_beef
gptkb:Darjeeling_tea
Basmati rice
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Geographical Indications
gptkbp:protectedBy Varies by country
Products with specific geographical origin
gptkbp:purpose Prevent misuse of product names
Promote regional products
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:China
gptkb:European_Union
gptkb:India
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:World_Trade_Organization
gptkb:TRIPS_Agreement
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Appellation_d'Origine_Contrôlée
gptkb:Traditional_Speciality_Guaranteed
gptkbp:requires Product must originate from specific region
Product must have qualities linked to region
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Foodstuffs
Wines
Spirits
Handicrafts
Agricultural products
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:TRIPS_Article_22-24
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5