Legislative Regulation of Legal Goodwill Protected by Geographical Indication and Trademark (Comparative Analysis)
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https://doi.org/10.48614/jlaw.1.2022.4939Keywords:
Intellectual property, Geographical indication (GI), Trademark, Consumers’ Rights, Company name, Good Faith.Abstract
The current article is dedicated to the relationship between geographical indication da trademark issues.
The topicality of the study is caused by the fact that the development of free trade relations at the international level has necessitated the existence of appropriate means of protection of geographical indications.
For the first time the term – geographical indication is found in the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). Pre-existing international conventions were familiar with the terms appellation of origin and indication of source. TRIPS agreement broadened the legislative regulations, which ensures solid mechanisms for the protection of intellectual property. Also, geographical indication includes preciously established terms. Proper geographical indication protects consumers’ rights and promotes economical development of the specific geographical area.
The article addresses the legal nature of trademark. Also, cases where the trademark is derived from the name of the geographical indication are discussed.
The current study represents an analysis of judicial practice in the view of registration of trademark. The registration and appellation procedures, the importance of manufacturer’s good faith during the business activities are analyzed as well.
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