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Intellectual Property Protection of Geographical IndicationsEconomic and Trade Agreement • May 19th, 2020
On January 16, 2020, China and the United States signed the first phase of the economic and trade agreement, the "Economic and Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United States of America" (hereinafter referred to as the Agreement). Section F of Chapter I of the Agreement regulates the protection system for geographical indications, including the provisions of Articles 1.15 to 1.17. Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to "Trademark Law") has interpreted geographical indications. The geographic indication means a sign that indicates the region where the goods originate and the natural or human dimensions of which primarily decide the specific quality, reputation, or other features of the goods. The definition is consistent with the concept advocated by the International Trade Centre.
