Keeping geographical indications protected: controls, monitoring and enforcement 'Social Media Clip'
This video explains how a registered geographical indication is protected against misuse and imitation across the European Union.
It also covers producers’ responsibility to comply with the approved product specification, the verification of compliance and the role of competent authorities in monitoring and enforcing the protected name, including online.
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What happens after your geographical
indication is officially registered?
Your product name is now protected against misuse, imitation, false indications, and other unfair practices.
And this protection applies to all producers who comply with the product specification
- not just one.
But how do we make sure products really comply with the product specification?
There are verification requirements to ensure compliance.
In some Member States, this is done through self-declaration.
In other Member States, compliance is verified through official controls,
both before and after the product reaches the market.
If you need guidance or support, you can contact your national competent authority.
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