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Geographical indication
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<p>A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin (e.g., a town or region).: 39 The use of a geographical indication, as an indication of the product's source, is intended as a certification that the product possesses certain qualities, is made according to traditional methods, or enjoys a good reputation due to its geographical origin. </p><p>Article 22.1 of the <a href="/facts/TRIPS_Agreement/2DFYN3pU">TRIPS Agreement</a> defines geographical indications as <i>"...indications which identify a good as originating in the territory of a Member [of the <a href="/facts/World_Trade_Organization/p7hgb1lP">World Trade Organization</a>], or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of the good is essentially attributable to its geographical origin."</i> </p><p><i><a href="/facts/Appellation_d%2527origine_contr%25C3%25B4l%25C3%25A9e/pNUzSKwU">Appellation d'origine contrôlée</a></i> ('Appellation of origin') is a sub-type of geographical indication where quality, method, and reputation of a product originate from a strictly defined area specified in its intellectual property right registration. </p>