Is Bitlis Balı a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Bitlis Balı is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 1686 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Bitlis Balı belong to?
According to the registration, Bitlis Balı belongs to Bitlis.
What does "geographical indication" mean?
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
Bitlis Balı was registered as a mark of origin with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on 7 January 2025 (registration No. 1686) by Bitlis Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası. The register files it under "Bal". It is one of 3 geographical indications for other tied to Bitlis in this atlas.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 1686
Status
Registered
Registered on
7 January 2025
Applied on
24 September 2023
Registrant
Bitlis Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası
File number
C2023/000249
Product group
Bal
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
