Law on Appellations of Origin of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Country/Territory Korea, Dem. People's Rep. Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject General Keyword Intellectual property rights/patents Internal trade International trade Registration Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract This Law makes provisions for appellations of origin of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The Law consists of 5 Chapters: Fundamental Principles; Registration Request of Appellation of Origin; Examination for Registration of Appellations of Origin; Protection of Right of Appellations of Origin; Guidance and Control on Matters of Appellations of Origin. Article 7 states that the State promotes exchange and cooperation with foreign governments and international organizations in the area of appellations of origin. Full text French/Korean Website www.wipo.int