If you are using Shaxian snacks, four words can be used.

If you just use the words "Shaxian Snacks", it does not constitute infringement; but if you imitate others in terms of graphics, logos, store decoration, etc., it may constitute infringement.

First of all, even if the graphic of "Shaxian Snacks" is a famous trademark in Fujian Province, it does not change the fact that these four words have not been successfully registered.

Secondly, “Shaxian Snacks”, as a geographical indication, has no right to prohibit others from using it normally. As long as you can prove that you are not making false propaganda or misleading consumers, you can use the words "Shaxian Snacks". It does not necessarily need to be authorized by an association. (The words "Shaxian Snack Industry Association" are collective trademarks. Only those who join the collective have the right to use them. There is no other way and no one can be authorized to use them.)

Again, you can Fair use is made through the business name on the business license, that is to say, the name on the license is "Shaxian Snack Bar".

Exploring the Origin of Snacks

Shaxian snacks are actually a branch of the long-standing ancient Central Plains food culture tradition. Many snacks in Shaxian County still retain the characteristics of the ancient traditional consciousness culture. The preparation methods of some snacks even retain their original characteristics, which can be called the "living fossil" of ancient Chinese traditional food culture.

The authentic name of "Shaxian salted duck" is "Shaxian cured duck". Cured meat products, collectively referred to as bacon, have a long history in China. The original meaning of bacon is dried meat made in the twelfth lunar month. As early as the Zhou Dynasty, the imperial court had the position of "Laren".

His duty is to take charge of the processing of dried meat. The process of making dried meat is to chop cinnamon (spice) and ginger and sprinkle it on the meat, pickle it with salt, and finally dry it or bake it (see "The Rites of Zhou Dynasty. Official Tomb Slaughter No. 1", "Book of Rites. Internal Rules No. 12"). The traditional cooking method of Shaxian Cured Duck is roughly the same as mentioned above, except that the ingredients are slightly increased or decreased, and the baking method is also more particular.

Shaxian's "wine wine", "Xinchenhong" and "winter wine" can also be found in "Liu Li". "Zhou Li" divides wine into "Wu Qi and Three Wines". "Wu Qi" refers to the five unfiltered thin wines. Among them, "Li Qi"...is cooked overnight and has a slight taste. Sweet, it is clearly what people in Shaxian County call "wine rice".

The "three wines" are three types of wine that have been filtered to remove the grains. The wine made for special occasions is called Shijiu. The wine brewed in Chengguan and Xiamao of Shaxian County and consumed in the same year can be called Shijiu. The wine brewed in winter and matured in summer is called Xijiu, and the wine brewed for a longer time than Xijiu is called sake. Some people in Shaxian County call home-made wine Xijiu. "Sha County Chronicles. Products" records: The wine brewed by Xia Mao can be divided into "long water and short water". The brewing time of long water is longer, and the brewing time of short water is shorter, which is the same as "Xijiu" and "Sake" recorded in "The Rites of Zhou".