An overview on practices related to geographical indication protection in the USA and Europe Online publication date: Tue, 05-Mar-2024
by Mohammed Abdul Fasi
International Journal of Intellectual Property Management (IJIPM), Vol. 14, No. 2, 2024
Abstract: Geographical indications (GIs) recognise the uniqueness and culture of items, notably food and drinks originating in certain geographical locations. The GI mark protects registered items against counterfeiting and consumers from being misled about the geographical origin of goods, and it is essential to the rural economy and ecology. This article offers an outline on GI protection practices and procedural legislation pertaining to its regulation in the USA and the European Union. The article will highlight the qualifying requirements for geographical name registration in both the jurisdictions as well as show specific case examples relating to the enforcement regulations in both the authorities. The article examines how GIs are enforced, especially how the EU and the US conflicting regulatory systems function. Based on the comparison of legislation and regulations in both jurisdictions, the study shows that GIs are significantly more protected in the EU than in other countries.
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