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Legal Systems to Protect GIs

The sui generis system, «ad hoc Laws of protection» The sui generis system concerns laws specifically aimed at protecting geographical indications. How are the rights established? Generally speaking protection is based on compulsory

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GI Protection in Africa

African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)  i. General description The Bangui Agreement, establishing the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), applies directly in each Member State. It  represents the “IP Law” of its Member States[1].

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GI Protection in Asia

China i. General description In the People’s Republic of China GIs can be protected through  trademarks or through   sui generis system. The Trademark regime covers trademarks with geographical names for goods and

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GI Protection in Europe

The European Union i. General description In the European Union GIs are protected through a sui generis system. ii. Legal framework REGULATION (EU) 2024/1143 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of

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GI Protection in North America

Canada i.General description In Canada Geographical Indications are protected through certification marks. The Trademarks Act contains specific rules concerning the protection of Geographical Indications for wines and spirits.   ii. Legal Framework Trademarks

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GI Protection in Oceania

Australia   i. General description Geographical indications are protected in Australia through trademarks. A sui generis regime is available only for wines and spirits. GIs can also be protected via common law tort of

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GI Protection in South America

Andean Community i.General description In the Andean Community (CAN) GIs are protected through a sui generis system. The rules are harmonized for all the Members States[1].   ii. Legal framework DECISION 486, of

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GI Protection in National Jurisdictions International Negotiations on GIs GI Protection in Oceania Australia   i. General description Geographical indications are protected in Australia through trademarks. A sui generis regime is available only for

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All you need to know about GIs

GIs have become a global phenomenon. As a result, national laws are rapidly evolving. Are you familiar with your national regulation concerning GIs? Do you know the applicable rules in foreign countries where

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Members Golden Members Associate members Members (In alphabetical order) oriGIn Members are groups (Consorzi, Consejos Reguladores, Federations, Interprofessions, ODG, etc.) representing a GI or associations representing several GIs at the national or regional

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