Geographical Indications ⁽³⁾

A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. In order to function as a GI, a sign must identify a product as originating in a given place.

Oktay Simsek 30 December 2017

Use of emblem with Geographical Indications is becoming compulsory in Turkey

Geographical Indication and Traditional Product Name Emblem Regulation has been published on 29 December 2017 and will come into force as from 10 January 2018. The regulation obliges the use of emblem with the registered geographical indication. While the use of emblem is obliged for…

Oktay Simsek 27 November 2017

"PARMIGIANO REGGIANO" is recognized as Geographical Indication in Turkey

Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TURKPATENT) has granted Geographical Indication for Italian "PARMIGIANO REGGIANO", a hard and granular cheese, in Turkey.

Oktay Simsek 21 November 2017

Seminar of Turkish and Italian Experiences for Geographical Indications

grappes, vine, cheese, olive on the board

With the cooperation of Turkish Patent and Trademark Office and Italian Embassy in Turkey, Seminar of Turkish and Italian Experiences for Geographical Indications was held on 20 November 2017 in Ankara.