Wspólny znak towarowy gwarancyjny – narzędzie promocji zrównoważonego rozwoju?

Abstract

This article attempts to answer the question of whether the institution of collective guarantee trademark, coming from the industrial property law, can be used for public administration activities in aid of sustainable development. Firstly, the article outlines the concept of sustainable development and the legal framework of the institution of collective guarantee trademark. Secondly, it explains why, in the opinion of the authors, this kind of trademark is a useful instrument to promote the idea of sustainable development.