Is Zara Balı a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Zara Balı is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 1095 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Zara Balı belong to?
According to the registration, Zara Balı belongs to Sivas.
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.
Zara Balı was registered as a mark of origin with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on 25 April 2022 (registration No. 1095) by Zara Ziraat Odası. The register files it under "Bal". It is one of 9 geographical indications for other tied to Sivas in this atlas.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 1095
Status
Registered
Registered on
25 April 2022
Applied on
26 November 2020
Registrant
Zara Ziraat Odası
File number
C2020/420
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.