EU Law on Indications of Geographical Origin Theory and Practice

The present book examines both theoretical and practical aspects of the law on indications of geographical origin (IGOs) within the framework of European Union (EU) law, pursuing four distinct yet mutually related aims. First, it discusses theoretical iss

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EU Law on Indications of Geographical Origin Theory and Practice

EU Law on Indications of Geographical Origin

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Vadim Mantrov

EU Law on Indications of Geographical Origin Theory and Practice

Vadim Mantrov University of Latvia, Faculty of Law Riga Graduate School of Law Law office Rozenfelds and Partners Riga Latvia

ISBN 978-3-319-05689-0 ISBN 978-3-319-05690-6 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-05690-6 Springer Cham Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London Library of Congress Control Number: 2014943948 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. Exempted from this legal reservation are brief excerpts in connection with reviews or scholarly analysis or material supplied specifically for the purpose of being entered and executed on a computer system, for exclusive use by the purchaser of the work. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the Copyright Law of the Publisher’s location, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer. Permissions for use may be obtained through RightsLink at the Copyright Clearance Center. Violations are liable to prosecution under the respective Copyright Law. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication, neither the authors nor the editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein. Printed on acid-free paper Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)

Tables of Legal Acts and Cases

Legal Acts A. International Treaties 1. Agreement between the European Union and Georgia on protection of geographical indications of agricultural products and foodstuffs. OJ, L 93, 30.03.2012, pp. 3–140. 2. Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights [TRIPS]. Available at http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/trips_e/t_agm0_e.htm. 3. Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works [Berne Convention]. Available at http://www.wipo.int/treaties/en/ip/berne/. 4. International Convention on the use of designations of origin and names for cheeses [Stresa Convention]. Available at