Indicações geográficas : o caminho para o desenvolvimento das pequenas regiões.

Abstract

This monographic work deals with the theme "geographical indications: the way of development of small regions". It is intended, in the light of the recent and relevant literature on the situation in view, to analyze, discuss and present the main theoretical aspects that involve this problem. To do so, this work will be developed using the hermeneutical method, and an analysis through objective criteria, seeking to interpret the historical and contemporary context, as well as the legal text on the subject. With regard to the technique used in the preparation of the present work, it will be the bibliographical research, which consists of reading and reviewing existing material on the subject, especially books, monographs, articles, database and other scientific studies, as well as, searches the world wide web, allowing extensive research and study. Based on the assumption that the geographical indications have a recent legislation in the national scope and of little diffusion in our society, this work aims the reader to know and to unveil its characteristics, application through the current legislation, concrete cases and the success in the recognition of the Brazilian regions because they have the capacity to offer differentiated services and products linked exclusively to the place and the people. Given this, the geographical indications are presented as a development model that contemplates all of the protected region and becomes a way for the progress of the countryside and the city.