Online

Duration
Less than half a day
 
Target group
Start-ups
Scale-ups
Advanced SMEs
EU webinar: geographical indications
Geographical Indications
Benefits of IP
This EU webinar is offered by the European Intellectual Property Helpdesk.

After the training, participants should be able to answer the following main questions:

  • what is a geographical name?
  • what are the main types of geographical names?
  • what value do geographical names represent for businesses?
  • how are geographical indications protected?
  • how are geographical indications enforced?
  • what are the differences between geographical indications and trade marks?
  • what type of conflicts can arise between geographical indications and trade marks?
  • how can searches of geographical indications be performed?