There will be no restrictions on the use of trademarks containing place names by others.

According to the provisions of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China; the registered trademark contains the common name, graphics, model of the product, or directly indicates the quality, main raw materials, functions, uses, The owner of the exclusive right to a registered trademark has no right to prohibit others from legitimate use of the weight, quantity and other characteristics, or the place name contained therein.

If you meet the conditions for the use of geographical indications in a geographical indication area, you can still use the agency mark normally even if you do not apply to join the relevant organization. Those who do not meet the conditions or are outside the geographical scope cannot obtain the qualification to use the geographical indication collective trademark through trademark licensing, franchise, membership, etc.

Geographical indications are regional public resources. The registrant of a geographical indication collective trademark should be a local group, association or other organization that is not for profit. It should be legal, compliant, self-disciplined, and safeguard rights. The right to litigate should be exercised reasonably in accordance with the law.

Some associations and organizations use geographical indication collective trademarks to obtain franchise fees, etc., which have no basis in trademark law. If they file a lawsuit with the People's Court to collect franchise fees, the People's Court will not support it according to law.