There are essential differences between geographical indication certification trademarks and geographical indication collective trademarks:

(1) As for the registration subject, neither is the producer or provider of specific goods or services, However, the registration subject of a geographical indication certification mark is an organization with the ability to detect and supervise; the registration subject of a geographical indication collective trademark is generally an industrial, agricultural, commercial organization, association or other organization with the ability to identify and supervise;

< p>(2) In terms of indicating the source, geographical indication certification trademarks and geographical indication collective trademarks guarantee the specific quality, characteristics and reputation of goods or services in designated areas, regions, and places, but geographical indication certification trademarks focus on indicating the designated area. , region and location; the more prominent feature of a geographical indication collective trademark is to indicate which collective the goods or services come from, and the affiliation between the trademark user and the collective.

(3) Regarding the subject of use, the registrant of a geographical indication certification trademark shall not use the trademark in his or her own name. The specific user must be a producer or service provider who uses its resources to produce and provide services in a geographical location; according to our country's laws, the registrant of a geographical indication collective trademark can use the trademark in his or her own name.