Actions simple technology and safeguarding it by granting utility models; 2. Incentivizing the adaptation of the technology to meet specific local needs and the recognition, safeguarding and rewarding of inventors by granting utility models; 3. Holding fairs and competitions on simple, useful technology; 4. Introducing mechanisms to facilitate the acquisition and safeguarding of rights in utility models, and payment for them. STRATEGIC AREA IV: INNOVATION AND INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS Goals for 2012 Strategic Goal 13 Encourage the development of the district as a basis for incorporating intellectual property into local products Results anticipated Added value, thanks to the use of marks, appellations of origin and by 2012 geographical indications for products with characteristics peculiar to each district, new markets conquered and, as a result, greater financial benefits for the population groups involved in this kind of production. SHORT TERM Actions 1. Analyzing and registering typical local products and promoting an appreciation of them through the granting of intellectual property rights, in particular certification marks, appellations of origin and geographical indications; 2. Setting up programs to develop a product associated and identified with each district, and promoting its dissemination and protection, certifying it with a local mark or appellation of origin or geographical indication; 3. Incentivizing the setting up of local structures responsible for identifying, industrializing and marketing typical local products