Japan’s move to protect geographical brands(12)

Japan’s move to protect geographical brands in China and its implication to Korea

In this regard, interviews with experts at reputable private organizations and universities including Japan Intellectual Property Association, Intellectual Property Management Center of Kyushu University and Office of Intellectual Property of Waseda University will broaden my horizon by supplying thoughtful views. 

On the similar context, books and magazines will be valuably utilized for the purpose of a preparatory research.

Japan's reaction to protect geographical brands in China(9)

Japan's reaction to protect geographical brands in China and its implication to South Korea

On the similar context, books and magazines will be valuably utilized for the purpose of a preparatory research. It is manufacturing and entertainment industry which has generated most disputes over the intellectual property rights between Korea and China. 

Except a few cases surrounding the use of geographical brands for Korean rice and hot pepper sauce in America, geographical brands haven't developed themselves into big issues so far in Korea.

 

So studies and researches also have been focused on cases of private sectors, corporate activities in particular. However, keeping the ever-growing influence of China and recent 'Korean Wave' frenzy in China, it is little doubt that geographical brands will become hot-potato like issues soon.