applicable, and the Union phase managed by the European Union Intellectual Property Office.
It also explains where and how applications are filed, including through GIportal where applicable, and covers the examination, opposition and registration stages.
Thinking about registering your product as a geographical indication?
Let’s walk through the process, step by step.
In most cases, you’ll follow the standard two-phase procedure:
First, the National Phase, handled in your Member State.
Then, the Union Phase, handled at EU level by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (the EUIPO).
If your application is approved at national level, it is forwarded to the EUIPO for review.
If approved, your product name is entered into the Union register of geographical indications for craft and industrial products...
giving it full protection across the EU.
Ready to get started? Apply for a geographical indication today.