Djibouti Joins Geneva Act of WIPO's Lisbon Agreement
February 14, 2024
On February 13, 2024, the Government of the Republic of Djibouti deposited its instrument of accession to the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indication (“Geneva Act”).
With this accession, the Geneva Act now offers protection in 22 Contracting Parties covering up to 58 countries, while the Lisbon System covers up to 73 countries in total.
This accession will enable producers and other interested stakeholders of Djibouti to quickly and easily secure international protection of the distinctive designations of their origin products – such as the Sel du Lac Assal (Salt from Lake Assal), but also the renowned incense and spices from Djibouti, to name only a few.
The Geneva Act will enter into force with respect to Djibouti on May 13, 2024.
About the Geneva Act
The Geneva Act helps producers of quality products, linked to origin, to protect the distinctive designations of their products in multiple jurisdictions, either as appellations of origin or geographical indications, through a single application filed with WIPO, and the payment of one set of fees.
About the Lisbon System
The Lisbon System provides protection for names that identify the geographic origin of products such as coffee, tea, fruits, cheese, wine, pottery, glass and cloth.
Examples of appellations of origin and geographical indications
- Kampot Pepper (Cambodia)
- Comté (France)
- Tokaj (Hungary)
- Sarough Handmade Carpet (Iran)
- Tequila (Mexico)
- Porto (Portugal)
- Chulucanas (Peru)
- Banano de Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
- Grana Padano (Italy)
- Bohemia Crystal (Czech Republic)
- Figue de Djebba (Tunisia)