إهتمام اتفاقية Trips المميز بحماية المؤشرات الجغرافية

Abstract EN

Geographical indications considerably contribute to sustainable development, seeing that they have been able to occupy a high position in the field of merchandize promotion in all countries in which these latter play the role of monopolist compared to others in monopolizing the said quality.

More to the point, in view of its effective role, they represent an identity document that brings to light the true origin of various commodities; likewise, they stand for each indicator determines the origin of a particular commodity in the territory of a specific country that is a member of the TRIPS Agreement, whereat the quality, reputation, or each and every one of other characteristics are mainly related to that region.

In addition, the geographical indication is not merely limited to agricultural products, but extends to products of traditional crafts and services in the domain of tourism as categorized by a distinctive character in its entirety.

Indeed, the targeted purpose of this research paper is to confer a general perception throughout the specificity of the facts adopted by the TRIPS Agreement, as an objective international system encouraging the spirit of clean competition, in respect such as provisions that lay down general foundations whereat geographical indications of high quality are protected therein under the sign and cover of its protective rules, and within the scope of the various criminal, civil and administrative protection agendas.