IP Shots | «Porcelaine de Limoges»: the first craft and industrial geographical indication recognized by the EU

«Porcelaine de Limoges»: the first craft and industrial geographical indication recognized by the EU The name «Porcelaine de Limoges» has just become the first geographical indication for craft and industrial products (CIGI) recognized throughout the European Union.   Beyond the symbolic significance, the decision is important in that it legally recognizes the link between products,…

IP Shots | The Case of DIGI: How Industry Practices Can Affect the Assessment of a Trademark’s Distinctiveness in the EU.

The Case of DIGI: How Industry Practices Can Affect the Assessment of a Trademark´s Distintiveness in the EU Can a trademark as supposedly well-known as DIGI lack sufficient distinctiveness to be registered? The EUIPO believes so — but there’s a bit of a catch.  In August 2024, Digi Romania filed an application with the EUIPO to register the figurative trademark “DIGI” for a broad list…