"Regulations on Geographical indications of crafts and Industrial products" (CIGI) Come into effect recently. This is an important milestone in the protection of European craft and industrial names, These products rely on the original and authentic traditional skills of their region.

　　The regulation will harmonize the protection of valuable European crafts and industrial goods, Like Limoges (Limoges) porcelain, Solingen (Solingen) cutter, Carrara (Carrara) Marble or Madeira (Madeira) embroidery.

　　Protection of processes and industrial products at EU level

　　Unified protection within the European Union: Conform to CIGI The names of processes and industrial products that protect the necessary conditions will be protected at the EU level through a single EU-wide registration. Such as, "Burgundy (Burgundy) stone" Production previously had to register its geographical indication in each EU member State (If possible) , To combat infringement. with CIGI Promulgation of regulations, Producers of craft and industrial goods now only have to register a geographical indication once, Can be at all 27 In the European Union member states to obtain protection.

　　Review and registration: This will take place in two phases: Producers will first submit an application for geographical indication to the designated Member State authority, The Member State body then submits the successful geographical indication to the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) For further evaluation and approval. If there is no suitable national evaluation process or a lack of interested producers, Member States that have been granted an exemption by the European Commission can also apply directly EUIPO Submit an application. In some cases, The Commission will retain the possibility of taking a decision on individual applications for geographical indications.

　　Significant geographical indication: Producers of craft and industrial goods will have the opportunity to express the name of their protected geographical indication by displaying a unique symbol on their products. This marking enables consumers to identify crafts and industrial goods with specific characteristics associated with their geographical origin, Help them make informed choices when buying these products.

　　Law enforcement and quality control: Producers will be able to claim that their products comply with the geographical indication specification. Public authorities must regulate and inspect products bearing the name of a registered geographical indication on the market, To avoid abuse online and offline including Internet domain names, There is also a deterrent system of fines for infringements.

　　International opportunity: The regulation will be for EU producers at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Third country markets of parties to the Geneva Act and bilateral trade agreements provide geographical indication protection, Thus promoting the internationalization of European crafts and industrial products. This means that EU process and industrial producers will have the ability to seek international protection for their product names, Thus improving its global competitiveness. Third country producers will also be able to operate under this new EU legislation, Seeking protection for its well-known processes and industrial products that meet EU requirements.

　　Regional advantage: The new regulations will create niches by incentivizing producers, especially smes, to invest in new products, Support the development of rural and other areas in Europe. It will also help preserve unique skills that might otherwise disappear, Especially in rural and less developed parts of Europe. Regions will also benefit from the reputation of geographical indications, This will lead to a diversified economy in an EU region with deep integration of craft and industrial goods, Protective skills, Employment and traditional knowledge, At the same time, promoting tourism and economic recovery.

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　　Member states, EUIPO, The Commission and stakeholders will have two years to prepare for the full application of the new regime, It is expected that the regulation will 2025 years 12 Month implementation. The existing geographical indications of national processes and industrial products will be terminated within one year after the date of implementation of the Regulation.

　　backdrop

　　The regulation was adopted by the European Commission 2020 years 11 Monthly table "Intellectual Property Action Plan" One of the key proposals. The proposal is based on producers, National institution, European Parliament, Appeal by the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, The European Commission is required to establish a regulatory framework for the protection of processes and industrial goods.

　　2023 years 5 month, European Parliament, The Council and the European Commission have reached a provisional political agreement, The agreement is 2023 years 10 It was formally approved by the European Parliament and the Council.

　　For a long time, European geographical indication protection has always applied to agricultural products such as champagne or Parma ham. In spite of 16 Member States have established systems for the protection of processes and industrial goods, But a protection mechanism is still lacking at the EU level.

　　The EU lacks a uniform framework for the protection of geographical indications of processes and industrial goods, This leads to differences in legal protection in different EU member States. Recognize the differences, CIGI The regulations aim to remedy this situation, And coordinate the protection of these valuable European products. (Be compiled from ec. europa. eu)

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