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EUIPO study on craft and industrial GIs
The EUIPO has published “EU Member States’ potential for protecting craft and industrial Geographical Indications”. The document looks at interest in protecting craft and industrial geographical indications (GIs) in the EU.
The study provides an overview of current national legal frameworks and assesses the extent to which there is a local (national) interest in the protection of craft and industrial GIs.
It found that 16 member states have adopted sui generis protection systems, which differ in terms of scope, administration, registration fees and enforcement measures.
It also found strong private sector support for protection but more moderate interest among public sector stakeholders: public authorities from eight member states indicated that their country could seek the opt-out under Article 19 of the new Regulation on Craft and Industrial GIs.
The new Regulation will fully apply by December 2025.
The study was based on 130 responses to a questionnaire from stakeholders in all 27 member states.
EUIPO is hosting a Geographical Indications Conference on 28-29 January 2025. More details are here.
The picture shows the cover of the study.
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