THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS OF ORIGIN IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17721/apmv.2016.127.2.82-89Abstract
The article discusses the codification of EU acts on the protection of designations of origin and geographical indications. It is noted the higher protection requirements in the EU compared to the TRIPS Agreement and the Lisbon Treaty. It is noted the difference in designations of origin and other denominations on national level. The legal regime of traditional specialities and optional quality terms is discussed with notes of features of these indication close to specific industrial property objects. The specific character of enforcement of rights on designations of origin and geographical indications is noted with more wide protection then for other IPR objects. It is noted non codification of legislation on agricultural products and foodstuffs and wines and spirits, small amount of the types of products and foodstuffs which cover the regulation in comparison of other countries, expedience of simplification of the registration for small producers.References
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