Intellectual Property and Development: Geographical Indications in Practice

Author: Barbara Pick
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781032399454

Published In: August 2024
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only
Hardback Edition ISBN: 9780367513429

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The legal protection of geographical indications (GIs) is characterised by a variety of approaches which translates the many objectives attached to them. These range from protection of the consumers and producers’ interests against unfair competition practices, to territorial development, to preservation of cultural heritage and natural resources. Looking beyond formal legal protection for GIs, this book seeks to re-draw attention to what happens in the real world by exploring the opportunities and constraints which influence whether regional product branding initiatives are successful. It asks: what makes GIs work in practice and does the type of legal protection matter?

To answer these questions, this book takes a comparative case-study approach and draws upon empirical data collected from twelve GI initiatives in two countries, France and Vietnam. In doing so, this book not only provides new perspectives to the ongoing international legal dispute over GIs. It also contributes to unpacking the factors that make GIs work in practice to bring about economic and non-economic benefits and ultimately support the empowerment of local producers.

As such, this book provides new insights and will be of interest to legal academics and practitioners as well as food sociologists, economists, anthropologists and rural development experts.

Chapter 1 - Introduction: Mapping the legal and development issues surrounding GIs

PART I: The law of GIs in France and Vietnam

Chapter 2 - The legal protection of geographical indications in France

Chapter 3 - The legal protection of geographical indications in Vietnam

PART II: Case studies: GIs in practice

Chapter 4 - Reasons for seeking GI protection

Chapter 5 - Establishing GIs: Dynamics of collective action

Chapter 6 - Use of GIs on the market: What value for whom?

Chapter 7 - Dormant GIs: Factors and constraints

Chapter 8 - Territorial development, cultural heritage and biodiversity

Chapter 9 - Conclusions: Making GIs work in practice

Appendix 1 - List and codification of interviews conducted in Vietnam