Geographical Sign

Signs that indicate a product identified with a locality, area, region or country of origin in terms of a distinct quality, reputation or other characteristics. geographical indication called. 

Any product, fruit, stone, mine of a region may be different from that produced in other regions or a carpet, rug, fabric, tile, etc. produced in a region. A product may have gained a reputation for any reason.

Using the name of that region on these products can be perceived by consumers as having a certain quality of that product. 

Consumers may prefer the products sold under the name of the region in question to other products of the same quality, with a certain confidence in the name of that region. 

Geographical signs, muncle name and mwood sign It is divided into two;

The product that will receive a Geographical Indication; if it is produced, processed in a region, area, region or in very special cases in the relevant country and its other operations are carried out in this region, area, region and country. Origin nametakes. 
Sample; Denizli Rooster, Kayseri Pastrami, Aegean Cotton and so on.

If at least one of the production, processing and other processes of the relevant product is carried out within the boundaries of the specified region, area or region. Geographical Indication It is called. 
Sample; Hereke Silk Carpet, Eşme-Yoruk Rug, Adana Kebab and so on.

Names and signs that do not show geographical indication, names of products, plant species, animal breeds or similar names, signs contrary to public order and general morality cannot be registered as geographical signs.