Support to Establishment of Geographical Indication System - TCP/SRL/3704
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Realizing the potential for origin linked agricultural products, Sri Lanka has taken action to protect and promote products of Sri Lankan origin, such as Ceylon tea and cinnamon, through trademarks ( both in national and international markets However, the protection and recognition granted by TM for these products have fallen short of expectations, according to testimonies of both local authorities and the private sector Consequently, the Government of Sri Lanka has explored a new approach through the development of a sui generis Geographical Indication ( system, to offer an alternative to TM The GI system is an Intellectual Property Right ( which aims at providing legal protection to producers, processors and traders against unfair competition and misappropriation, on the one hand, and to consumers, on the other hand, against misleading information regarding origin and quality.