geographical indication
- noun
- /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
- Specialized
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indicación geográfica
- Albayrak, M., and E. Gunes. 2010. Implementations of Geographical Indications at Brand Management of Traditional Foods in the European Union. African Journal of Business Management 4(6): 1059-1068.
Examples
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For geographical indications of wines and spirits, there are special provisions to prevent loss of distinctiveness through the use of terms such as "Scotch-type whiskey."
Academic text (1994) -
Craven, E., and C. Mather. 2001. Geographical Indications and the South Africa-European Union Free Trade Agreement. Area 33 (3) 312-320.
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International trade policies, including the use of geographical indications (labels of geographical origin) for the purposes of trademarking, and the physical geography that makes pisco production possible, are discussed.
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Ilbert, H., and M. Petit. 2009. Are Geographical Indications a Valid Property Right? Global Trends and Challenges. Development Policy Review 27(5): 503-528.
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Surprisingly, the standards in the areas of copyright and related rights, trademarks, geographical indications, industrial designs, patents, layout designs of integrated circuits, and undisclosed information created more debate and compromise among developed country regimes than between north and south.
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Cheddar cheese is a popular product that benefits from its geographical indication, as it originates from the cheddar region in England and is known for its distinct flavor.
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The geographical indication for Champagne ensures that only sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France can carry that name.
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Many Italian foods, like Parmigiano Reggiano, are protected by geographical indications that highlight their unique qualities linked to their place of origin.
Synonyms
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A name that shows a product comes from a certain place and has special qualities
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase directly combines 'geographical' (relating to a place) and 'indication' (a sign), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a sign showing a product's place of origin. Although the term has specialized legal/quality implications, the core meaning is compositional and cross-linguistically transparent.
Etymology
Geographical indication comes from the simple idea of putting a place name on food or drink. Geographical means 'place' and indication means 'sign', so the label tells people where the product comes from and why it is seen as special.