Securing geographical indications in China can be difficult for brand owners, but gaining a thorough understanding the current examination practices will increase the chances of success. The CNIPA issued guidelines last year that clarify the boundaries of these rights, which should bolster post-registration protection.
WTR sits down with the first deputy director of the Ukrainian IP Office to discuss the importance of protecting national symbols.
EUIPO representatives explain how the office is preparing for an expanded, centralised GI remit to future-proof Europe’s cultural heritage.
WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.
13 October 2023
In this latest update, we look at how IP services in China are suspended for the rest of the week, João Negrão stepping into his new role as EUIPO executive director, and much more.
04 October 2023
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”.
22 September 2023
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.
15 September 2023
The EUIPO will oversee GI protection of crafts and industrial products, under legislation approved yesterday by the European Parliament.
13 September 2023
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
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