| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/05/298 (15.3.05) |
| Publication Date | 15/03/2005 |
| Content Type | News |
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A report by a WTO panel published on 15 March 2005 confirmed that the EU system of protection of geographical indications for agricultural products complied with WTO rules. Geographical indications provide protection for products identified with a particular geographical location, for example Roquefort or Prosciutto di Parma. Rejecting the arguments of the United States and Australia, the WTO ruled that the EU's system for protecting these names was essentially compatible with WTO rules, including the requirements of the TRIPs Agreement. The WTO confirmed in particular that Geographical Indications could coexist with prior trademarks. The ruling confirmed the rights of the holders of Europe's approximately 700 Geographical Indications. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/05/298&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Trade |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
