Guide to Geographical Indications: Linking Products and Their Origins (Summary)
40 Pages Posted: 14 Jan 2011
Date Written: 2009
Abstract
Geographical Indications present significant opportunities for differentiating products or services that are uniquely related to their geographic origin. While they can offer many positive economic, social, cultural, and even environmental benefits, they can also be problematic and therefore caution is warranted when pursuing them. The publication distills the relevant lessons that could apply, particularly to developing countries, from a review of more than 200 documents and a number of original Case Studies. It presents a groundwork to better understand the costs and the benefits of undertaking Geographical Indications by outlining the basic processes, covering the pros and cons of different legal instruments, and offering insights into the important factors of success. It reviews and presents current data on the key issues of global GIs such as: economic results, public and private benefits; and market relevance.
Keywords: Geographical Indications, Developing Country, Marketing, Local, Traditional, Culture, Appellation, Legal Protection, Denomination of Origin
JEL Classification: F10, O00, Q00
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