Is Urfa Peyniri / Şanlıurfa Peyniri a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Urfa Peyniri / Şanlıurfa Peyniri is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 807 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Urfa Peyniri / Şanlıurfa Peyniri belong to?
According to the registration, Urfa Peyniri / Şanlıurfa Peyniri belongs to Şanlıurfa.
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.
Şanlıurfa's cheese entered the registry under two names, Urfa peyniri and Şanlıurfa peyniri. Bound to the city's everyday table, it is protected as a geographical indication under number 807.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 807
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
