The topic of this article is 'multilateral registration system of geographical indications (hereinafter multilateral registration system).' There have been debates on the subject between European countries and the rest of the world. The core issue is ...
The topic of this article is 'multilateral registration system of geographical indications (hereinafter multilateral registration system).' There have been debates on the subject between European countries and the rest of the world. The core issue is the legal effects of the registration on the participating parties. European countries want a binding effect, while the rest of the world want a non-binding one.
After introducing the debates in the WTO, I argued that whichever result would come out, Korea should make a strong registration system for geographical indications in order to promote agricultural and fishery industries in Korea. Finally, I made some suggestions for the draft amendment of Korea Trademark Act for the registration of geographical indications.