Penalties to be applied in case of infringement of geographical indication rights
Legal Sanctions in Violation of Geographical Indication Rights
Geographical indications are protected to ensure consumer confidence in the origin and quality of the product. In case of violation of these rights, civil and criminal sanctions are applied.
Which Situations Are Considered Infringement of Geographical Indication Rights?
Using the registered geographical indication unfairly
Use of packaging or labels containing geographical indications that mislead the consumer
To create unfair competition by unfair use of the appellation of origin or designation of origin
Imitation of geographically marked products and sale of counterfeit products
Applicable Penalties:
1 to 4 years of imprisonment
Fine between 14.000 TL and 46.000 TL
Closure of the workplace for not less than 1 year and banning from trade
These penalties are regulated under Law No. 5194 dated 26/04/2004.
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