The Federal Official Gazette Published the Accord for Submitting the Application for Declaration of Protection for the Geographical Indication “Chicle Maya de Quintana Roo y Campeche”

What is a Geographical Indication?

According to legal definitions, a geographical indication is understood as: (i) an acknowledgment of a specific geographic area that identifies a product as originating from that location; (ii) a reference that denotes a product’s origin from that area; or (iii) a combination of the name of a product and a geographical area.

This is on the condition that the product’s distinct quality, characteristics, or reputation can be traced back to its geographical origin due to one or more of the following factors: the raw materials used, the production processes employed, or the natural and cultural factors of the area.

Although similar products may exist in other regions, a Geographical Indication guarantees that the name of the location enhancing the product’s identity is linked with unique and exclusive features of a specific area.

Geographical Indications are considered national treasures and are recognized via a declaration of protection issued by the relevant authorities. Their use is permitted exclusively through authorization provided by the IMPI.