almost 9 years ago
Here is the difference: Coca Cola, Marlboro, Citibank, Peugeot, Mercedes and Jaguar fall under trademarks distinguishing goods/services belonging to the respective companies/manufacturers from that of competing businesses; whereas Darjeeling Tea (Darjeeling), Mysore Sandal soap (Mysore), Cognac (Cognac, France), Tequila (Tequila, Mexico) and Champagne (Champagne, France) help the consumer identify the particular geographical origins of these products that make them distinctive in the public mind.