Learn more about the agreement regulating intellectual property rights and the rules that apply to geographical indications and designations of origin.
SME exporting companies should be acquainted with the system regulating intellectual property rights, either to protect their works or to avoid legal issues.
Geographical indications are words that identify a product originating from a particular place: for example, “tequila”, “champagne” or “parmesan”. The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) sets out international rules that apply to these terms. By means of example, when a name becomes generic it is free to use.
Brands are designed to distinguish goods or services and grant exclusive rights to their use.
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