Author(s)

Yuanhua Zhu

School of Public Affairs, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.

Geographical indication is one of the intellectual property rights protected by several multilateral agreements. Among these agreements, Agreement on Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) has the most members and is most influential as well, but a multilateral system of notification and registration of geographical indications has not been established up to now. In order to give better protection to China’s geographical indications in overseas market, additional measures must be taken. Firstly, China’s geographical indications can be registered in target countries. Secondly, the Chinese government should sign bilateral agreements on geographical indications protection with other countries. Thirdly, China has been taking part in several negotiations on free trade area, and the protection of geographical indications should also be taken into consideration. Lastly, the Madrid system of international registration for trademarks is also a practical way.

Geographical Indication, Overseas Protection, Bilateral Agreements, Madrid System

Zhu, Y. (2018) Solutions to Overseas Protection of China’s Geographical Indications. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 6, 146-160. doi: 10.4236/jss.2018.610012.