Is Soma Helvası a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Soma Helvası is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 1438 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Soma Helvası belong to?
According to the registration, Soma Helvası belongs to Manisa.
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.
Soma Helvası was registered as a mark of origin with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on 3 August 2023 (registration No. 1438) by Soma Kaymakamlığı. The register files it under "Fırıncılık ve pastacılık mamulleri, hamur işleri, tatlılar". It is one of 3 geographical indications for dessert tied to Manisa in this atlas.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 1438
Status
Registered
Registered on
3 August 2023
Applied on
29 July 2021
Registrant
Soma Kaymakamlığı
File number
C2021/000294
Product group
Fırıncılık ve pastacılık mamulleri, hamur işleri, tatlılar
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
