Concept of geographical indication trademark:? Geographical indication trademark is a sign that a commodity comes from a certain region, and the specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of the commodity are mainly determined by natural or human factors in the region. Applying for geographical indication certification trademark is a common practice to protect characteristic products in the world at present. By applying for geographical indication certification trademarks, natural resources, human resources and geographical heritage can be reasonably and fully utilized and preserved, and high-quality characteristic products can be effectively protected and the development of characteristic industries can be promoted. "Place name+product name" is the core content of geographical indications and belongs to all local producers and operators. The registrant of geographical indications is not granted the exclusive right to use the words "place name+product name", but the exclusive right to use the special logo of geographical indications. ? Registration steps of geographical indication trademarks:? The best way to protect geographical indications is to register them as certification trademarks or collective trademarks. Where a geographical indication is applied for registration as a collective trademark or certification trademark, it shall meet the following requirements in addition to the above-mentioned basic requirements for applying for registration of general trademarks: (1) To apply for registration of a geographical indication as a collective trademark, the applicant shall be a group, association or other organization, not a normal producer or operator, and shall be composed of members from the area marked by the geographical indication. The applicant shall attach the qualification certificate of the subject, and shall explain in detail the professional and technical personnel and professional testing equipment it has or the institutions entrusted by it, so as to show that it has the ability to supervise the use of the specific quality of the goods with geographical indications. The applicant shall also attach the management rules for the use of collective trademarks, including the purpose of using collective trademarks, the quality of goods, the procedures for use, the rights and obligations of users, legal responsibilities and inspection and supervision systems. ? (2) Where a geographical indication is applied for registration as a certification trademark, the applicant shall attach the qualification certificate of the subject, and shall specify in detail the professional and technical personnel and testing equipment it has or the institutions entrusted by it, so as to show that it has the ability to supervise the quality of the specific goods certified by the certification trademark. The applicant shall also attach the management rules for the use of the certification trademark, including the purpose of using the certification trademark, the specific quality of the goods, the conditions and procedures for using the certification trademark, the rights and obligations of the user, legal responsibilities and inspection and supervision system. ? (3) Where an application is made for the registration of a geographical indication as a collective trademark or certification trademark, the application shall also state the specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of the goods marked by the geographical indication, the relationship between the specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of the goods and the natural and human factors in the area marked by the geographical indication, and the scope of the area marked by the geographical indication. ? To apply for the registration of geographical indications, it is very important to divide the geographical scope of geographical indications. The area here does not need to be exactly the same as the name and scope of the current administrative division in the area where the area is located. Delineating the geographical scope should be very cautious, and we should respect tradition and history, and we should respect the opinions of the local people's government or the competent department of industry. Materials required for the registration of geographical indications trademarks:? 1. Application for Trademark Registration? Where a trademark agency is entrusted to act as an agent, a Power of Attorney for Trademark Agency shall also be attached. ? 2. Copy of the applicant's main qualification certificate (the applicant's official seal is required) The applicant for the registration of geographical indications may be a corporate legal person, a scientific research and technology promotion institution, a quality inspection institution or a production and marketing service institution that has obtained the certificate or business license of a corporate legal person. To apply for a collective trademark of geographical indications, a list of collective members shall be attached.