Geographic Indications (GIs) : The Jamaican Rum GI Explained
A Geographical Indication (GI) is a form of intellectual property linking a product to a specific geographic origin and production method. For Jamaica, a GI was registered for “Jamaican Rum” in 2016 by the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) and is administered by the Spirits Pool Association, which represents rum producers on the island (Jamaica Gleaner).
Geographic Indications (GIs): The End of Creative Geography in the Rum World
The rum world is finally being forced into a conversation it has managed to sidestep for decades: Geographic Indications (GIs).
For some producers this is a welcome step towards clarity. In fact, it is those producers who are largely calling for change. For others, it would appear to be catastrophic to their very existence.
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