Guide to Geographical Indications : Linking Products and their Origins / ITC.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

ITC.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International Trade and Finance.

Local Subjects:

International Trade and Finance.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (228 pages)

Place of Publication:

New York : United Nations, 2010.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The guide is a reference book that provides a comprehensive view of all aspects of the cotton value chain from a market perspective, and an overview of the world cotton market. It outlines factors influencing supply and demand, and market trends; considers major issues of the sector, including trade policy and WTO issues; deals with textile processing of cotton, cotton quality and its determinants, and cotton contamination; covers various aspects of cotton trading and export marketing; looks at e-commerce, the ICE Futures U.S. and other futures markets for cotton; reviews the market for different types of cotton, including organic cotton; presents market profiles of the main importing countries in Asia (Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Thailand) and Turkey, with recommendations on how to approach their cotton-consuming textile industries. Annexes contain a list of international cotton associations, as well as lists of useful addresses and web resources.

Contents:

Acknowledgements

Acronyms and abbreviations

Glossary of terms

Executive summary

Introduction

Geographical Indications (GIs) - definitions and overview

Valuing GIs: Their pros and cons

Global overview of legal protection systems for GIs

GI protection - different policies and approaches around the world

Practical aspects - applying for GI protection

Deciding to undertake a GI - key points to consider

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Conclusions

Useful websites and organizations

Countries using marks and those using sui generis systems

Wine classifications by EU country

Bibliography

The Case of Antigua Coffee, Guatemala

The Case of Darjeeling Tea, India

The Case of Gobi Desert Camel Wool, Mongolia

The Case of Blue Mountain Coffee, Jamaica

The Case of Kona Coffee, Hawaii

The Case of Mezcal, Mexico

The Case of Café Nariño, Colombia

The Case of Café Veracruz, Mexico.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed May 1, 2017).

ISBN:

9789213615119

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.