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A vast number of consumers worldwide prioritize authenticity and product quality above all else. Geographical indications (GIs)—a designation identifying a product originating from a specific ...

If the administration succeeds, it may finally turn Europe’s geographical indication regime into swiss — not Suisse — cheese.

For centuries, civilizations have consistently associated certain products with their places of origin. For instance, wines from Bordeaux, silks from Suzhou, olive oil from Tuscany and numerous ...

Irish Whiskey was among the European Geographical Indications (GIs) highlighted at an event held in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France on Tuesday, October 17. The Irish Whiskey Association ...

In Germany a new law on geographical indications has been proposed. The new law, in line with European Union (EU) regulations on geographical indications, namely Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and (EU) ...

But since TRIPs also provides enhanced protection for wines and spirits geographical indications, an exception (see box 4) was made for trade mark applications and registered trade marks existing ...