General conditions for geographical indications eligible for protection

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According to the Article 79 in Vietnam Intellectual Property, A geographical indication shall be protected when it satisfies the following conditions:

1. The product bearing the geographical indication  originates from the area, locality, territory or

country corresponding to such geographical indication;

2. The product bearing the geographical indication has a reputation, quality or characteristics mainly

attributable to geographical conditions of the area, locality, territory or country corresponding to such

geographical indication.