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Seal of origin
The Seal of Origin is a special distinction from INAPI, that guarantees your consumers the unique character of your products.
In Chile there are more than 350.000 registered trademarks. Less than a 100 have Seal of Origin.
What is the Seal of Origin?
Is a special distinction that INAPI grants to products with unique characteristics, and that are produced in a certain geographical area.
What advantages does the Seal of Origin provide?
Using this distinction along with your trademark denotes its exclusivity, increases its visibility, and grants diferentiation from identical or similar products.
What are the
Seals of Origin?
INAPI has four categories of Seals of Origin
Geographical Indication
It's a distinction used for products which qualities derive from a determined geographical place, whether it's the region of production, extraction, growth, or manufacture. E.g. Bordeaux Wine
Appellation of Origin
In addition to the relation with the geographical place, other characteristic human factors must be proved, like special techniques or traditions in the manufacture. E.g. Iberian Ham
Collective Mark
It's a distinctive sign used to identify the origin, material or way of making of the goods or services produced by the members of an association. E.g. Girl Scout Cookies
Certification Mark
It's a distinctive sign that indicates that the product or service complies with a series of standards validated by a certification authority. E.g. California Certified Organic Farmers
