In general the protection of intellectual property rights over products related to or originating in a defined geographical area is based on the legal concept of a "geographical indication."

Bulgaria's decade-long moratorium on municipal disposal of residual agricultural land has officially expired, opening new pathways for energy and infrastructure development.

There are several main legislative acts that regulate ownership title rights, limited property rights and real estate transfer deals in Bulgaria – these are the Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria, Property Act, Contracts and Obligations Act, Commercial Act, Agricultural Land Ownership and Use Act, Forestry Act, Water Act, Black Sea Territorial Development Act, Protected Territories Act, State Property Act, Municipal Property Act, Civil Procedures Code, Encouragement of Investments Act, Ter