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Part 2: Geographical Indication control schemes

Part 1: Geographical Indication control systems – Some basics

Having an effective GI control system enhances the credibility of the OLP GI system and provides some guarantees about the product on the market in relation to:

Part 2: Elements of a Geographical Indication protection strategy

Implementing actions

Producers must agree on the elements of the specifications, the control plan and the monitoring compliance system that will be implemented.

Part 1: Geographical Indications protection activities

Implementing an effective GI protection and management strategy for OLPs require the interaction and cooperation of several actors in the product value chain.

Session 3.1 Geographical Indications specifications

Overview

This session focuses on developing Geographical Indications specifications and provides information on the various elements of the specifications.

Session 3.2: Geographical Indications control systems

Overview

This session will cover the basic elements needed to develop a GI control system for OLPs including the objectives of the control system, the content of the control plan and its links with the GI specifications, what producers must consider when choosing a control body and critical aspects of GI checkpoints.

Session learning objectives

​This session has as its key objectives:

Session 2.3: Geographical Indication protection strategy

Overview

In this session participants will learn about the different protection strategies which can be used in an OLP business strategy. The role of producers in implementing a GI strategy will be discussed. Participants will also gain insight into the basic elements for developing a GI protection strategy as well as the different types of infringements, forms of infringement and actions which can be taken against infringers.

Part 3: Sustainability of Geographical Indications

Geographical Indications can also be considered to have a sustainability element as part of the system.

Part 2: Positive impact of a Geographical Indication strategy

The implementation of a GIs strategy by OLP producer groups can have several positive impacts for the producers, the community, consumers and the market in general. These include:

Part 1: Positive impact of Geographical Indications - Introduction