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Non-agri GI regulation enters into force
The EU Regulation on the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products (also known as non-agri GIs) entered into force today, 16 November.
As previously reported on this blog, the Regulation introduces a new scheme for protection for craft and industrial products with qualities or reputation linked to the area of production
It will be possible to apply for registration of non-agri GIs from 1 December 2025. The registration process has two phases (national and EU) with the second phase administered by EUIPO. There will be no fees at the EU level.
Member states can derogate form the national procedure, in which case applications will be filed directly with EUIPO.
By December 20206 any existing national rights will cease to exist. It is expected that 300 to 800 names currently protected nationally will be notified for EU protection.
EUIPO will host an online filing and management system, register and database. Earlier this month, it also created the GI Hub, which has information on GI legislation, online tools, latest news and FAQs.
Members of the MARQUES GI Team will provide more information in an episode of the Talking MARQUES podcast, which will be available soon.
Posted by: Blog Administrator @ 12.02Tags: GI, non-agri, craft and industrial,
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