Can geographical indications only be used for agricultural products?
The use of geographical indications is not limited to agricultural products. They may also highlight specific qualities of a product which are due to human factors that can be found in the place of origin of the products, such as specific manufacturing skills and traditions. That place of origin may be a village or town, a region or a country. An example for the latter is “Switzerland” or “Swiss,” which is perceived as a geographical indication in many countries for products that are made in Switzerland and, in particular, for watches.
