IP Shots | The EU Court annuls the registration of ‘NERO CHAMPAGNE’ and strengthens the protection of Protected Designations of Origin

The EU Court annuls the registration of ‘NERO CHAMPAGNE’ and strengthens the protection of Protected Designations of Origin. The General Court of the European Union has annulled the EUIPO’s decision that allowed the registration of the trademark “NERO CHAMPAGNE” for wine-related goods and services. The judgment (T-239/23) strengthens protection of the PDO “Champagne” by recognizing…