Protection Norms of Indications of Geographical Origin in the Applicable Regulations
Author | : Vadim Mantrov |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:1376303862 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This publication deals with the current system of protection of indications of geographical origin (IGOs) within the European Union (EU) law. The publication examines applicable Regulations and other legal acts in relation with case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union. The publication examines protection of IGOs from four aspects. First, there is given an overview of the current protection system. The second aspect deals with acquiring and losing of protection. The third aspect concerns protection norms of registered IGOs. Finally, there is examined necessity for further unification of protection of IGOs and expressed proposal for drafting a single common Regulation.