Geographical Indications

Products from your region may possess a unique quality associated with the geographical environment in which they are produced. Considering their reputation and other attributes, this could potentially lead to the protection of a geographical indication.

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Certain products owe their quality or other characteristics to their geographical origin, which allows consumers to prefer them over others of the same kind.

This practice area includes, in particular:

Assessment of potential geographical indication protection.
Applications for the protection of geographical indications with the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce.
Requests for the delegation of the authority to authorize the use of geographical indications.
Applications for the authorization of the use of geographical indications.
Assessment of the use of geographical indications in the market.
Protection of collective or certification marks.

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Certain products owe their quality or other characteristics to their geographical origin, which allows consumers to prefer them over others of the same kind.

Products from your region may possess a unique quality associated with the geographical environment in which they are produced. Considering their reputation and other attributes, this could potentially lead to the protection of a geographical indication.

This practice area includes, in particular:

● Assessment of potential geographical indication protection.
● Applications for the protection of geographical indications with the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce.
● Requests for the delegation of the authority to authorize the use of geographical indications.
● Applications for the authorization of the use of geographical indications.
● Assessment of the use of geographical indications in the market.
● Protection of collective or certification marks.

Request additional information