The socio-economics of geographical indications

All over the world, geographical indications are an effective tool to increase the sustainability of the development of agro-industrial regions. Geographical indications are designations used on goods that have a unique geographical origin and have properties associated with the place of their production. The functioning of the designation as a geographical indication is determined and protected in accordance with the law. A geographical indication is a sign applied to a product that identifies the place of production. A geographical indication in the Russian Federation is a new object of intellectual property.