Abstract
A geographical indication is a part of intellectual property rights (IPR), which plays an important role in international trade as a magnet for consumers for MSMEs' products. However, the geographical indication is still underestimated by MSME players; and therefore, this issue requires further attention and analysis as the efforts to study the essence and urgency of the Geographical Indication Protection Community (GIPC) in supporting the realization of legal protection in regencies and cities throughout Indonesia. To support the investigation process, a case-based approach is required with primary and secondary research material sources through literature studies that correlate with business actors, rule of law and government. This study is doctrinal or normative research with qualitative data analysis. Efforts to establish Geographical Indication Protection Community (GIPC) are significant in assisting local MSME players to register legal protection through geographical indications and bridge local MSME players, local government, and stakeholders in sharing resources or information that can increase product competitiveness in regencies and cities in Indonesia on both national and international market scales.
Highlights
A geographical indication is a part of intellectual property rights (IPR), which plays an important role in international trade as a magnet for consumers for MSMEs' products
The geographical indication is still underestimated by MSME players; and this issue requires further attention and analysis as the efforts to study the essence and urgency of the Geographical Indication Protection Community (GIPC) in supporting the realization of legal protection in regencies and cities throughout Indonesia
The tourism sector serves as the center of interest in an area that becomes the main attraction for outsiders to visit the area and the industrial sector plays a role as a driving force for the economy by yielding various products that are ready to enliven national and international markets
Summary
In addition to the increasing number of product demand and number of MSMEs players, product prices are multiplying. This rise automatically occurs because products with gi legality have been legally recognized before the law, have guaranteed quality, and have unique and different characteristics from other products. Price changes indicate that the product has been accepted by the community
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