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 ...

On April 13, 2022, the European Commission submitted a proposed regulation on the protection of Geographical Indications for Craft and Industrial Products (CIPs), along with amendments to existing EU ...

The IP implications of the recently signed agreement represent wider opportunities for growth for both sides, as well as greater internationalisation of standards. Germany is set to introduce a ...

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

The tiny archipelago of São Tomé and Principe has kickstarted the protection of its cocoa through geographical indication, explains Diana Pereira of Inventa. São Tomé and Príncipe is an island state ...

One of the ways that a “Geographical Indication”, or a “GI” can be protected in Australia is by registration of a ‘certification trade mark’. Certification trade marks are a specific type of trade ...

Ministers have adopted a mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament ('general approach') on the proposed regulation on geographical indication (GI) protection for craft and industrial ...

The Bihar government is pursuing a Geographical Indication tag for 'Khobi Ki Lai', a traditional sweet made from puffed amaranth seeds and khoya. The application has been made to the Geographical ...

It has been slow progress, but the relationship between geographical indications and trademarks is being hammered out in treaty negotiations and courtrooms around the world. Today's panel, "Champagnes ...

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 ...

Bhutan plans to register 205 local products under the Geographical Indication (GI) system by 2034 to brand its cultural identity and boost rural livelihoods. (FAO) tradition to a locked content logo ...

Geographical indications are provided legal protection in Hungary by means of national protection and by community legal protection. In this combined system, geographical indications for agricultural ...