This book covers legal and institutional frameworks and debates surrounding Geographical Indications (GIs) in the Asia Pacific region, presenting both international situations and discussions, as well as how these are applied in most of the countries of the region. It opens up on discussions, on the relationship between GIs and traditional knowledge. More analysis on practical applications and implications of GI protections, and aspects on economic and social development would make this book a much more comprehensive resource for practitioners and policymakers.