- Intrinsic relationship between the geographic surroundings, and specific quality, reputation, or other specific characters of the goods;
- Area which is the object of geographical indication;
- Self-management standards and methods of maintenance of the specific quality, reputation, or other specific characters of the goods.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 18901, Jun. 30, 2005]
Article 1-3 (Documents Evidencing Compatibility with Definition of Geographical Indication) For the purpose of the latter part of Article 9 (3) of the Act and the latter part of Article 86-16 (3) of the Act, "documents attesting to the fact that it conforms to the definition of geographical indication" means the follow
ing documents: [This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 18901. Jun. 30, 2005]
Article 1-4 (Submission of Opinions by Local Governments concerning Application for Registration of Geographical Collective Marks) 0) The Commissioner of the Korea Intellectual Property Office may hear
opinion of the relevant local government on the following matters regarding the examination of an application for registration of geographical collective mark, and he/she may, when necessary, ask for cooperation, such as submission of data:
1. Matters regarding the production, manufacture, processing and distribution of the goods applicable to the geographical indication;
(Supp. 49) 442 (2) The head of a local government may submit his/her opinion on the following matters regarding an application for registration of geographical collecti ve mark to the Commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office. and when necessary for the proper protection of such geographical indication. he/she may consult or coordinate with the applicant: