Which are the main existing trademarks regarding the origins of food products?

Protected Geographical Indication or PGI (IGP in Italy), Protected Designation of Origin or PDO (DOP in Italy), Traditional Specialty Guaranteed or TSG (SGT in Italy), Denomination of controlled and guaranteed origin or DCGO (DOCG in Italy), Denomination of controlled origin or DCO (DOC in Italy), Typical Geographic Indication or TGI (IGT in Italy).

What is meant by PDO - Protected Designation of Origin?

"Denominazione di Origine Protetta" in Italian, is commonly referred to as DOP in Italian. PDO or DOP protects products, the quality characteristics of which depend on their geographical origin.

What is meant by PGI - Protected Geographical Indication?

"Indicazione Geografica Protetta" in Italian, is commonly referred to as IGP in Italian. PGI or IGP certification may be requested to protect at EU level a product’s geographical origin.