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Extending GI Protection to Non-Agricultural Products

Summary

The European Parliament calls for a unified EU system to extend geographical indication protection to non-agricultural products like crafts and industrial goods.
10 06.10.2015
Other
trade
economy
european union
cultural policy
public administration
business and competition

Key points

  • The establishment of a single European system to replace the current fragmented and inconsistent national laws across Member States.
  • The use of protection as an incentive to preserve traditional skills, crafts, and cultural heritage that are at risk of extinction.
  • Economic stimulation for rural and less developed regions by supporting local entrepreneurship and manufacturing.
  • Improved consumer protection by increasing transparency and reducing confusion caused by misleading product names.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the possible extension of geographical indication protection of the European Union to non-agricultural products Possible extension of geographical indication protection of the EU to non-agricultural products
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