#52026XC03480EU consultation on possible protection for Philippine craft and industrial geographical indications
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The notice opens a two-month EU consultation on whether two Philippine craft and industrial geographical indications should receive protection under a future EU-Philippines free trade agreement. Businesses, trademark owners, producers, and other interested parties can object if the proposed names conflict with existing protected names, well-known trademarks, long-used commercial names, or if the names are generic. Any objection must be backed with evidence and sent to the Commission by email within the deadline.
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Key Changes
- Opens a two-month opposition period for two proposed Philippine craft and industrial geographical indications
- Sets the grounds for objections, including conflicts with existing protected names, trademarks, long-used commercial names, or generic names
- Makes any future EU protection dependent on the successful conclusion of EU-Philippines trade negotiations and a later legal act
Obligations
What this law requires
Any interested party that wishes to oppose EU protection of the proposed Philippine craft or industrial geographical indications must submit a duly substantiated statement of opposition to the European Commission.
Statements of opposition must be sent by email to [email protected].
An opposition must include evidence showing at least one valid ground for refusal, such as conflict with an existing protected EU or bilateral-agreement geographical indication, risk of consumer confusion with a reputed or well-known trademark, jeopardy to a long-used commercial name or trademark, or generic character of the proposed name.