#BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 9Act on the Implementation of Union Law in the Field of Agricultural Geographical Indications
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This German law implements the recent EU reform and expansion of the protection system for geographical indications (GIs) in the agricultural sector. It transposes the updated EU rules into national legislation, amending multiple existing laws including the Trade Mark Act, the Act on Food and Feed, criminal provisions, and administrative procedures. The legislation was adopted on 11 January 2026 and published in the Federal Law Gazette on 15 January 2026. It modernizes procedures for registration, opposition, and enforcement of geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs, strengthens protection against misuse, and improves coordination between federal and state authorities.
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Key Changes
- Implements the EU reform expanding protection of geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs
- Amends multiple federal laws including the Trade Mark Act, Food and Feed Code, and criminal law provisions
- Modernizes registration, opposition, and enforcement procedures for GIs
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