Geographical indications can be counted as intellectual property rights. Because intellectual property rights include the exclusive rights of the obligee to geographical indications and other objects, Article 123 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC) clearly stipulates this.
Legal objectivity:
Article 123 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * Civil subjects enjoy intellectual property rights according to law. Intellectual property rights are the exclusive rights enjoyed by the obligee to the following objects according to law: (1) works; (2) Inventions, utility models and designs; (3) Trademarks; (4) Geographical indications; (5) Business secrets; (6) Layout design of integrated circuits; (7) New plant varieties; (8) Other objects prescribed by law.