ACTA and the protection of Geographical Indications: one step forward and two steps back

The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) is currently being negotiated within the World Organization of Intellectual Property (WIPO). This represents a golden opportunity for Geographical Indications (GIs) who are always seeking…

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Vautrin report: a new plea for the maintenance of a regulatory tool for the European wine sector

Mrs. Catherine Vautrin, French Member of Parliament (MP), presented on October 19th a report analysing the liberalisation of planting rights. This report highlighted the need to maintain at the European…

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