Geographical indications are trademark rights.

A geographical indication trademark is a sign that indicates that a product originates from a certain region, and that the specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of the product are mainly determined by the natural or human factors of the region. Applying for a geographical indication certification trademark is a common practice internationally to protect specialty products. By applying for a geographical indication certification trademark, we can rationally and fully utilize and preserve natural resources, human resources and geographical heritage, effectively protect high-quality specialty products and promote the development of specialty industries.

As of the end of June 2020, my country has approved a total of 2,385 geographical indication products, approved 8,811 enterprises using special signs, and registered a total of 5,682 geographical indication trademarks.

The Trademark Law stipulates that a geographical indication certification trademark is valid for ten years, starting from the date of approval of registration. You can apply for registration renewal before the validity period expires. Each renewal registration is valid for ten years.

Belongs to trademark rights. The most fundamental function of a trademark is to distinguish the source of goods and services. This is where the vitality of a trademark lies. Geographical indications are also created to distinguish sources, which determines the essence of geographical indications. It is actually a special type of trademark.