APPELLATION OF ORIGIN

appellation of origin.Trademarks. Representation of a product’s geographic origin by use of a

mark  —  such  as  a  symbol,  word,  phrase,  or  graphic  element  such  as  a  map  —  whose  use  is

regulated  to  ensure that  the  product so  marked  reflects some  well-known  feature peculiar  to  the

region. • This term usu. applies to a product whose quality or some characteristic feature has been

gained by natural means, such as by the nature of the local climate or soil, or by the nature of the

way it is made, such as by local customs of production. For example, the appellation burgundy can

be  used  only  for  wines  made  from  certain  types  of  varietal  grapes  from  particular  regions  of

France.   [Cases:   Trade   Regulation      32.1.   C.J.S.   Trade-Marks,   Trade-Names,   and   Unfair

Competition § 55.] [Blacks Law 8th]