Özet:

Abstract enThis study invastigates the scope of geographical indications (GIs) within the importance of intellectual property rights and examines the current situation of GIs in the world and in Turkey and its historical development by a desciriptive method based on literature survey. The aim of the study is to discuss the economic effects of protection in terms of consumers and local producers and to analyze both qualitatively and to some extend quantitatively the contributions of protection to especially the national economy and the rural development. A strong protection may provide benefits both for the protection of traditional knowledge and cultural heritage and it is thought that developing countries can effectively benefit from economic potential through the protection of geographical indications

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