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Geographical Indications: An Introduction
Frequently Asked Questions
How to obtain protection for geographical indications?
- First, you must contact the national IP office in your country for assistance. In the broadest terms, if you are considering protection limited to the national level, then your first port-of-call should be your relevant intellectual property (IP) office or the national (regional) competent authority in charge of Geographical Indications.
- At the international level, see the full answer in our FAQ page, under "Can I obtain geographical indication protection that is valid in multiple countries?"
Quick links for users of the Lisbon System for the International System of Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications: