Geographical Indications Law in Mongolia
Here’s an overview of the Geographical Indications (GI) Law in Mongolia:
🇲🇳 Geographical Indications Law in Mongolia
1. Legal Framework
Mongolia regulates Geographical Indications under the Law on Intellectual Property (latest version amended in 2019).
The law includes specific provisions on the protection and registration of GIs and Appellations of Origin.
The law is enforced by the General Intellectual Property Office of Mongolia (GIPO).
2. Definition
Geographical Indication (GI): A sign used on products that originate from a specific territory or location, where a given quality, reputation, or other characteristic of the product is essentially attributable to that geographical origin.
Appellation of Origin (AO): A special type of GI where the product’s qualities or characteristics are due exclusively or essentially to the geographical environment, including natural and human factors.
3. Registration Process
Applications are submitted to the General Intellectual Property Office (GIPO).
Required documents include:
Name of the GI.
Description of the product and geographical area.
Evidence demonstrating the link between product quality/reputation and geographical origin.
Production methods and quality control procedures.
The application undergoes examination and publication for opposition before registration.
4. Protection
Upon registration, the GI owner gains the exclusive right to use the indication for products originating in the specified geographical area.
Unauthorized use, imitation, or evocation of the GI is prohibited.
Protection applies throughout Mongolia.
5. Duration
GI protection lasts for 10 years and is renewable indefinitely.
6. International Agreements
Mongolia is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and complies with the TRIPS Agreement.
It is also a member of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property.
Mongolia cooperates with WIPO and regional IP organizations for intellectual property enforcement.
7. Local Context
Mongolia has potential for GIs in products such as cashmere wool, traditional dairy products, and natural mineral products.
The government encourages use of GI protection to promote traditional products and support rural economic development.
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