Trademark and Geographical Indication

A trademark is a symbol, name, or logo that uniquely identifies a product or company, helping consumers distinguish it from others. For example, the Nike swoosh or McDonald's arches are trademarks. A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that come from a specific place, where the location's qualities or reputation are linked to that area—like Champagne from the Champagne region of France or Darjeeling tea. Both protect the origin and reputation of products, ensuring consumers recognize authentic items and preventing misuse or imitation.