Is Yüksekova Çirek Peyniri a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Yüksekova Çirek Peyniri is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 1086 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Yüksekova Çirek Peyniri belong to?
According to the registration, Yüksekova Çirek Peyniri belongs to Hakkâri.
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.
From the Yüksekova district of Hakkâri, çirek cheese takes its name from the local word çirek. It holds a place in the registry as a geographical indication under number 1086.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 1086
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
