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7th Liaison Meeting, 21-22 May 2012
11. Geographical indications as AG – on the basis of Articles 7(1)(k) and 7(1)(j) CTMR
Óscar Mondéjar – ICLAD/Legal Practice Service22.05.2012
11. Geographical indications as AG – on the basis of Articles 7(1)(k) and 7(1)(j) CTMR
CTMs which contain or consist of PDOs/PGIs
Where we are now:current practice
CTMs which contain or consist of PDOs/PGIs
Where we want to move:future practice
Current practice
Main CTMR provisions applied:
• 7(1)(c)
• 7(1)(j)
• 7(1)(k)
Current practice
7(1)(c) 7(1)(j)/(k)
Consists of PGI/PDO
Contains PGI/PDO
(Consists of G.N.)
(Contains G.N.)
Future practice
CTMR provisions:
• 7(1)(c)
• 7(1)(j)
• 7(1)(k)
EC Regulations:
• 510/2006 (foodstuff)
• 110/2008 (spirits)
• 1234/2007 (wines)
Future practice
7(1)(c) → self-contained provision
7(1)(j) → no explicit remission
7(1)(k) → Regulation 510/2006
Future practice
Main open issues from EC Regulations:
• Concept of comparable products;
• Concept and scope of misuse, imitation and evocation of the GI;
Further discussions at the workshops
THANK YOU.