An application to register Kağızman Basmacığı as a mark of origin was filed with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on 18 December 2025 by Kağızman İlçe Merkezi ve Köylere Hizmet Götürme Birliği; it is still under examination. The register files it under "Çikolata, şekerleme ve türevi ürünler". It is the only geographical indication for dessert tied to Kars in this atlas.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
Status
Application pending
Applied on
18 December 2025
Registrant
Kağızman İlçe Merkezi ve Köylere Hizmet Götürme Birliği
File number
C2025/000487
Product group
Çikolata, şekerleme ve türevi ürünler
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
