From Roots to Riches – The Economic and Cultural Value of Geographical Indications
Geographical Indications (“GIs”) have often been referred to as the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ of the intellectual property world,” as aptly described by Marcus Höpperger, a legal expert and speaker representing the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) during the 2007 Beijing Symposium. This metaphor reflects the paradox that, although GIs have existed for centuries—rooted deeply in regional […]
