Optimizing Protection of Geographical Indications in Indonesia by Special State Agency

Abstract

This study aims at analysing special state agency in order to optimize the protection of geographical indications. The agency plays crucial role in supervising the use of geographical product. The protection of geographical indications in France has been well-developed because it is not only supported by comprehensive regulation but also by special agency called INAO which is based on special regulation formulated by European Community Countries to protect product trademark including AOC/PDO and PGI. INAO is an independent public organization which is controlled by citizen and work together with professional organization in wine beverage industries and food product and it is supported by National Committee chaired by professionals. Indonesia with its natural resources should be protected as geographical indications. Therefore, there must be special state agency for comprehensive and optimum protection. This study employs normative method and comparative approach to France.

Keywords: geographical indications, INAO, French, TRIP’s agreement

DOI: 10.7176/JLPG/82-10