Geographical indication trademark is a sign that a commodity comes from a certain region, and the specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of the commodity are mainly determined by natural or human factors in the region. It is a common practice in the world to apply for geographical indication certification trademarks to protect featured products. By applying for geographical indication certification trademarks, natural resources, human resources and geographical heritage can be reasonably and fully utilized and preserved, high-quality characteristic products can be effectively protected, and the development of characteristic industries can be promoted.
"Place name+product name"
It is the core content of geographical indications and belongs to all local producers and operators. geography
What the trademark registrant gets is not
"Place name+product name"
Exclusive right of word mark, except geographical indications.
The exclusive right to use the logo.
Registration steps of geographical indication trademarks:
The best way to protect geographical indications is to register them as certification trademarks or collective trademarks. Where a geographical indication applies for registration as a collective trademark or certification trademark, it shall meet the following requirements in addition to the above basic requirements for applying for registration of a general trademark:
(1) To apply for registration of a geographical indication as a collective trademark, the applicant shall be a group, association or other organization, not a normal producer or operator, and shall be composed of members of the area marked by the geographical indication. The applicant shall attach the subject qualification certificate, detailing the professional technicians and professional testing equipment it owns or the institutions entrusted by it, so as to show that it has the ability to supervise the specific quality of goods using geographical indications. The applicant shall also attach regulations on the administration of the use of collective trademarks, including the purpose of using collective trademarks, the quality of goods, the procedures for using them and the rights of users.
And inspection and supervision system.
(2) Where a geographical indication is applied for registration as a certification trademark, the applicant shall attach the qualification certificate of the subject, and explain in detail the professional and technical personnel and testing equipment it owns or the institutions entrusted by it, so as to show that it has the ability to supervise the quality of the specific commodities certified by the certification trademark. The applicant shall also attach the management rules for the use of certification marks, including the purpose of using certification marks, the specific quality of goods, the conditions and procedures for using certification marks, the rights and obligations of users, legal responsibilities and inspection and supervision systems.
(3)
Where an application for registration of a geographical indication as a collective trademark or certification trademark is made, the application shall also state the specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of the goods marked by the geographical indication, the relationship between the specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of the goods and the natural and human factors in the area marked by the geographical indication, and the scope of the area marked by the geographical indication.
It is very important to divide the geographical scope of geographical indications when applying for registration of geographical indications. The area here does not need to be exactly the same as the current administrative division name and scope of the area where the area is located. Delineation of geographical scope should be very cautious, and we should respect tradition and history, and respect the opinions of local people's governments or industry authorities.
Materials required for trademark registration of geographical indications:
I. Application for trademark registration
Where a trademark agency is entrusted to act as an agent, a trademark shall also be attached.
Power of attorney.
Two, the applicant's main qualification certificate copy (need to build the official seal of the applicant)
The applicant for registration of geographical indications may be an enterprise legal person, or obtain a certificate of enterprise legal person or
Scientific research and technology promotion institutions, quality inspection institutions or production and marketing service institutions with business licenses.
To apply for a collective trademark of geographical indications, a list of collective members shall be attached.
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