PRIVACY IN THE PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL APPELLATIONS IN ALGERIAN LAW

Abstract

Geographic appellation, as a form of industrial property, have garnered global attention due to their significant impact on economic, commercial, and even social spheres. These rights signify products that are uniquely tied to a specific geographical environment, shaped by interwoven elements that cannot be replicated elsewhere with the same level of quality and distinction. Their importance has grown considerably with the expansion of trade and economic exchange between nations, allowing products bearing registered geographic appellation to be widely marketed across borders and highly valued by consumers. However, while these protected products enjoy a competitive edge, they have also posed a challenge to rivals in the same industry, as similar goods often suffer from lower quality and diminished consumer appeal. This intensified competition has, in turn, rendered such products more susceptible to attacks, counterfeiting, and imitation.