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EU Accession to the Geneva Act on Geographical Indications

Summary

The European Parliament has approved the EU's accession to the Geneva Act, which strengthens the international protection of geographical indications and regional product names.
10 24.10.2019
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trade
european union
international relations
business and competition
agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

  • The agreement expands the protection of products from just appellations of origin to include all geographical indications.
  • International organizations, including the European Union, are now permitted to become contracting parties to the act.
  • The accession follows specific legal procedures established under the treaties governing European Union functions.
  • Joining the act allows for a single international registration process, simplifying protection for producers.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the accession of the European Union to the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications EU Accession to the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications ***
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