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The Newest Geographical Indication of Turkey: Kaman Walnut!

kaman walnut geographical indication

Kaman Municipality’s application for the geographical indication of Kaman walnut has been concluded with registration. Kaman walnut is famous for its unique thin shell and quality.

With the grant of registration, the Kaman Municipality, as the proprietor, will be able to control the producers and suppliers, commence legal process and apply sanctions for the ones who do not produce or sell the Kaman walnut properly.


The geographical indication of Kaman walnut is registered as a protected designation of origin because of its having quality and characteristics due to the specific geographical environment.


According to the law, the use of emblem is an obligation for registered GIs.

Please pay attention to this emblem  on your shopping if you want to buy a genuine Kaman walnut!

Photo: Ali Güneş /AA

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Gamze Bakır

Starting her career in IP and being a chartered Trademark Attorney before TurkPatent in 2013, Gamze C. Bakır practiced as Manager of Trademark&Design Department in a Turkish IP firm. Her area of expertise mainly focuses on application, protection and maintenance of Intellectual Property rights, specifically trademarks and designs, both domestically and internationally.

She actively participated in many national and international events, training, and seminars. Since 2015, she has also been an active member at INTA and ECTA meetings. She is fluent in English.

Education
Middle East Technical University, MS (2011)
Hacettepe University, BA (2005)

Nihan Saman


Starting her career in IP and being a chartered Trademark Attorney before TurkPatent in 2013, Nihan O. Saman practiced as Team Leader of Trademark&Design Department in a Turkish IP firm. Her area of expertise mainly focuses on application, protection and maintenance of Intellectual Property rights, specifically plant variety protection, trademarks and designs, both domestically and internationally.

She actively participated in many national and international training, and seminars. She is fluent in English.

Education
Hacettepe University, MBA (2011)
Hacettepe University, BA (2005)