Actions

simple technology and safeguarding it by granting utility
models;
2. Incentivizing the adaptation of the technology to meet specific
local needs and the recognition, safeguarding and rewarding of
inventors by granting utility models;
3. Holding fairs and competitions on simple, useful technology;
4. Introducing mechanisms to facilitate the acquisition and
safeguarding of rights in utility models, and payment for them.

STRATEGIC AREA IV: INNOVATION AND INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS
Goals
for 2012

Strategic Goal 13
Encourage the development of the district as a basis for
incorporating intellectual property into local products

Results anticipated

Added value, thanks to the use of marks, appellations of origin and

by 2012

geographical indications for products with characteristics peculiar
to each district, new markets conquered and, as a result, greater
financial benefits for the population groups involved in this kind of
production.

SHORT TERM
Actions

1. Analyzing and registering typical local products and promoting
an appreciation of them through the granting of intellectual
property rights, in particular certification marks, appellations of
origin and geographical indications;
2. Setting up programs to develop a product associated and
identified with each district, and promoting its dissemination
and protection, certifying it with a local mark or appellation of
origin or geographical indication;
3. Incentivizing the setting up of local structures responsible for
identifying, industrializing and marketing typical local products

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