Jamaica government copyrights ‘Jamaican Jerk’ tag

Jamaica has taken another step in protecting the country’s brand with the international copyrighting of Jamaican Jerk.

There is now a geographical indication (GI) system in place aimed at guarding against those who seek to capitalise on Brand Jamaica.

The GI system was launched last week at a Jamaica Intellectual Property Office and World Intellectual Property Organisation forum in Kingston.

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Anthony Hylton, says the GI system is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.

Read more at: Jamaica Gleaner