Trademarks are mainly different producers and operators of the same or similar goods or services, indicating who the goods come from; Geographical indications, on the other hand, distinguish different places of origin, indicating where goods come from.

a trademark can be licensed to others, and the trademark right can also be transferred to others. Geographical indications are not transferable and can only be used by people in the area.

the right subject of a trademark is an enterprise or individual that has obtained trademark registration. The subject of rights of geographical indications includes the subject of ownership and use right.

Geographical indications are sustainable and are not limited by time. Even if the producers in the place of origin don't use it for a period of time, as long as the geographical indications are still recognized by consumers, they are still valid. Trademark registration is valid for 1 years, and its renewal is subject to strict conditions. It must be used continuously, and it must not be used illegally or even revoked.