whose brands reinforce the quality and specificity of their supply and, therefore, strengthen their reputation. Additionally, it is worth mentioning that as part of the information collected in the interview with the managers of this project, we learned that some of the wines they offer have the Vera Verzasca origin mark. This mark acts as a symbol to identify the geographical origin of products from that valley by people who live there throughout the year.24 Additionally, the restaurant menu reveals the use of products with protected designation of origin, such as Formaggio d’Alpe Ticinese and Sbrinz cheese, and with protected geographical indication – some Ticinese wines-. According to the information available in the Register of the Swiss Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications,25 this Ticinese cheese is the only product that has such protection in the entire Canton. Unlike trademarks, geographical indications and appellations of origin are particularly relevant IPRs for positioning a tourism offer based on gastronomy because they are symbols that indicate that the quality of a product is closely linked to geographical conditions and/or human factors, thus reinforcing its connection with the territory and local culture. Based on the analysis of the data it has also been possible to identify a group of products that, although not protected by an appellations of origin or a geographical indication, are part of the gastronomic heritage according to the Inventory of Swiss Culinary Heritage.26 This analysis has confirmed that Ticino has a wide variety of products that are highly valued and recognized as regional specialties and that are an essential part of local gastronomy. Some examples found among the raw materials of Corippo Albergo Diffuso’s gastronomic offer are prosciutto crudo nostrano, agnello nostrano, farina böna, salumi e affettati ticinesi, büscion di Brione, and gassosa Ticinese, to mention just a few of the most emblematic. Furthermore, the menu also highlights a series of locally produced vegetables, available seasonally, such as spinach from the Piano di Magadino and nettles from Corippo, all of which contributes to the positioning of a high-quality and locally sourced gastronomic supply, the valorization of culinary heritage, and the generation of synergies with local producers. Figure 1 presents a summary of the IPRs identified from the analysis of the information available on the official website of Corippo Albergo Diffuso. 24 Cfr. https://www.verzasca.ch/en/projects/vera-verzasca-origin-mark/ 25 Cfr. https://www.aop-igp.ch/en/about-pdo-pgi/register-of-the-swiss-designations-of-origin-and-geographical-indications 26 Cfr. https://www.patrimoineculinaire.ch/Inventario](https://www.patrimoineculinaire.ch/Inventario 311 EXPLORING THE INTERPLAY OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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