Key practical points:
• A GI product comes from a defined region whose quality or reputation derives from natural or human factors there.
• Protection is sought from the National IP Administration, which officially recognises the region and its standards.
• Only producers inside the region who meet the standards may use the geographical name and the unified official mark.
• Using the geographical name on a fake or out-of-region product is an infringement and is penalised.
• The new unified GI mark gradually replaces the older marks.
• Product quality is monitored and the right can be withdrawn if quality declines.
💡 Intellectual property
Measures for the Protection of Geographical Indication Products · Yalla China
地理标志产品保护办法 / Measures for the Protection of Geographical Indication Products
Enacted: 2023-12-29 ✅ Effective: 2024-02-01
📝 Overview
A National IP Administration regulation protecting geographical-indication products, whose quality or reputation is tied to a specific region, such as certain teas, wines or crafts. It governs their recognition and use of the official GI mark.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If you produce goods famous by your region's name (tea, wine, fruit, crafts), GI protection stops others exploiting the name. But you must be inside the region and meet the standards to use the official mark. General orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
China National Intellectual Property Administration / cnipa.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026