The Việt Nam National Geographical Indication logo will become an important sign for agencies and organizations to support in promoting and introducing products to the market.
On October 28, the National Office of Intellectual Property (Ministry of Science and Technology) in collaboration with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) held a conference on “Publishing the National Geographical Indication Logo of Việt Nam”. “.
According to Mr. Đinh Hữu Phí, Director of the National Office of Intellectual Property, geographical indication is a special object, because it is a form of collective intellectual property of the local community in the geographical area., associated with historical, cultural values and unique production methods in the use of natural resources.
Overview of the Conference on Announcement of the National Geographical Indication Logo of Việt Nam.
Over the years, the NOIP, as a state management agency on industrial property, has effectively promoted the protection of geographical indications comprehensively from the perspective of policy-making consultancy. , to the implementation of many programs and projects to assist actors in establishing rights, managing and promoting geographical indications.
According to the National Office of Intellectual Property, up to now, Việt Nam has protected 120 geographical indications, including 108 geographical indications of Việt Nam and 12 geographical indications of foreign countries (excluding geographical indications of foreign countries protected under international treaties).
In particular, a number of geographical indications protected abroad are prominent such as: Geographical Indication “Phú Quốc” for fish sauce products is protected in the EU, geographical indication “Bình Thuận” for fruit products. Protected dragon fruit in Japan, geographical indication “Lục Ngạn” for lychee product protected in Japan…
National Geographical Indication Logo of Việt Nam
However, the lack of a common identification mark for protected geographical indications in Việt Nam leads to some difficulties in the management of geographical indications.
Therefore, the project “Designing the National Geographical Indication Symbol” approved by the Decision No. 1370/QD-BKHCN dated May 22, 2020, of the Minister of Science and Technology was drafted to meet the requirements of the Ministry of Science and Technology to satisfy the need for a a common identification mark for products bearing geographical indications protected in Việt Nam, forming a tool for product traceability, perfecting the management and control process. product quality, promoting and introducing geographical indications to consumers to increase the competitiveness of products supplied to the market.
Mr. Đinh Hữu Phí, Director of the National Office of Intellectual Property spoke at the Conference.
With the support of KIPO through the Korea Patent Promotion Association (KIPA), up to now, the project has selected the National Geographical Indication Logo template for Việt Nam and has been officially approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology. and issued.
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Nguyễn Hoàng Giang said that in the past time, protected geographical indications have proven to play an important role in agricultural and rural development, contributing to the preservation of the value of protected areas, traditional culture, preserving biodiversity, promoting the development of production and trade activities and enhancing added value for agricultural products of the world in general and Việt Nam in particular.
The development of the National Geographical Indication Logo – a tool for management and promotion of geographical indications – is completely consistent with the goals that Việt Nam has set out in the Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Strategy in the period. period 2021-2030, vision to 2050 and 10-year socio-economic development strategy 2021-2030.
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Nguyễn Hoàng Giang speaks at the Conference.
According to Deputy Minister Nguyễn Hoàng Giang, the Việt Nam National Geographical Indication Logo will help importers and consumers locate products that represent Việt Nam, making them feel secure about the origin and quality of products. products, and at the same time help management organizations control the quantity of products supplied to the market, making it easier for intellectual property rights enforcement agencies to detect violations of rights to geographical indications. physical.
The logo of Việt Nam’s national geographical indication will become an important sign for agencies and organizations to support the promotion and introduction of products to the market, especially to foreign markets, to strengthen their ability to competition of products bearing geographical indications.
Sharing Korea’s experience, Mr. Yoon Seiyoung, Head of the Office of Intellectual Property Protection and International Cooperation, Chamber of Commerce and Cooperation (KIPO), said that intellectual property is one of the means. key to reviving economic development that has been disrupted by COVID-19 in recent times. Korea through the protection of trademarks and geographical indications is promoting economic growth.
Mr. Yoon Seiyoung, Head of the Office of Intellectual Property Protection and International Cooperation, Chamber of Commerce and Cooperation (KIPO), Korea spoke at the Conference.
According to Mr. Yoon Seiyoung, Việt Nam’s national geographical indication logo will help consumers know the excellence of a product with the characteristics and identity of a specific region, contributing to raising income. for local people as well as economic growth of Việt Nam.
Mr. Bùi Kim Đồng, the head of Center for Agricultural System Development, said that enterprises, cooperatives and associations that need national geographical indications need to carry out registration procedures for granting to the National Office of Intellectual Property. The grantee must obtain a quality certificate, originating from an independent certification organization. NOIP will appraise and grant the right to use the national geographical indication logo.
Mr. Ngô Việt Thắng, Director of the Center for Appraisal of Geographical Indications and International Trademarks (Intellectual Property Department) announced the Decision No. 2980/QD-BKHCN of the Minister of Science and Technology on approval. National Geographical Indication logo of Việt Nam.
According to Vietnamese and Korean experts, in order for the national geographical indication logo to play its full role as a tool for management and control, a tool for promotion, policies are needed. specifically regulate the use of this logo.
That is, it is necessary to develop a regulation on management and use of the national geographical indication logo; successfully registered for protection of a certification mark for the national geographical indication logo in Việt Nam; identify an organization capable of testing and certifying products; granting the right to use the national geographical indication logo for a number of subjects; at the same time, the media enhances the ability to recognize the national geographical indication logo in the domestic market.
Delegates at the Conference to announce the National Geographical Indication Logo of Việt Nam.
Source: Việt Nam National Office of Intellectual Property
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