The amendments notably introduce an express prohibition to the registration of signs that “evoke, usurp or imitate geographical indications and designations of origin protected under national or EU law”.
A recent application for the recognition of Ají Margariteño - a chili pepper variety native to Margarita Island - as a GI shows how legal tools can propel regional products onto the international stage.
The EUIPO will oversee GI protection of crafts and industrial products, under legislation approved yesterday by the European Parliament.
An objection based on genericity against an application for registration of an appellation of origin must be examined under the territoriality principle.
09 August 2023
The DGIP has rejected two applications for the mark CONTI for wine on the ground that they were confusingly similar to ‘Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’, even though the latter is not registered as a GI in the country.
07 August 2023
This rare case involving a conflict between existing PDOs and PGI applications considers the sharing of powers between the national authorities and the European Commission.
03 August 2023
As Switzerland is famous for its chocolate and the mark was intended to cover cocoa products, consumers could be misled into believing that the goods were of Swiss origin.
02 August 2023
The Scotch Whisky Association’s Lindesay Low speaks to WTR about the challenges of avoiding genericism in multiple markets around the world.
01 August 2023
WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.
17 July 2023
WTR shares insights from ECTA's 41st Annual Conference in Prague, with hundreds of brand professionals and one Olympic medallist in attendance.
03 July 2023
Trademark experts analyse differences among key jurisdictions’ treatment of this pivotal right and speak out for greater cooperation.
21 June 2023
A dispute involving the GI Scotch Whisky has led to a more harmonised approach between the DKPTO and EUIPO. It also highlights that consumer surveys are a powerful tool when evidence of public perception is required.
15 June 2023
The decision provides clarity to parties seeking to enforce their GIs or qualify the scope of protection of GIs.
22 May 2023
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