Relevance of Registration of Geographical Indications with Increasing Competitiveness of Local Products in the City of Semarang

Whereas in principle all types of intellectual property rights are protected by law including geographical indications. Legal protection for Geographical Indications is created when the owner registers it with Minister Law and Human Rights. Especially city Semarang, problem regarding registration that occurs lack awareness citizens Semarang to register their Indications, which actually has potential increase competitiveness local products City Semarang. This study will address these issues using empirical juridical research methods based on primary legal data. Based results, known indications indication registered. have been registered an impact strengthening so community government must jointly strive