Geographical Indications (or GI) are granted to identify products that bear a that have a strong connection to the region or a particular geographic area where they are found, produced, or originated. Basically, a geographical indication is a certification stating that a given product originates in a given geographical area.

The businesses and establishments in that area are given the protection and are allowed to use the "geographical indication" on the unique goods made there. This makes it possible for the owners of GI to respond quickly to any actual or potential violations of a registered Geographical Indication.