Georgian GI product names proposed by Georgia for protection in the UK: opportunity to object
Read the specifications for 17 Georgian GIs proposed for protection under the UK geographical indications schemes and find out how to object to the proposals.
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The UK-Georgia strategic partnership and co-operation agreement included an agreement to protect some of each other’s GIs, with the option to seek protection for additional GIs.
The Georgian and UK authorities have recently exchanged lists of additional GIs proposed for protection.
The UK competent authority is currently considering the protection of these additional Georgian GIs in the United Kingdom.
As part of this process, Defra is giving any country or person with a legitimate interest the opportunity to submit statements of objections to the protection of each individual Georgian GI name.
Notice period to object
You have the opportunity to object to the registration of Georgian GI product names if you have a legitimate interest. The notice period to object:
- opens: 24 April 2023
- closes: 24 July 2023
Reasons to object
Your objection to the registration of Georgian GI product names must be based on at least one of the following reasons. The:
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name conflicts with the name of a plant variety, including a wine grape variety or an animal breed and as a result is likely to mislead the consumer as to the true origin of the product
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name is identical to, or likely to cause confusion with a geographical indication that is registered or the subject of a pending application in the United Kingdom
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name jeopardises the existence of an entirely or partly identical name or trademark or the existence of products which have been legally on the market for at least 5 years preceding the date of the publication of this consultation
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name is liable to mislead the consumer as to the true identity of the product (in the light of a trademark’s reputation and renown and the length of time it has been used
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name is customary in common language as the generic name for the goods concerned
How to object
You have 3 months from the date of publication of this consultation to object to the protection of a Georgian GI product name in the UK.
You must complete a statement of objection form for each Georgian GI product name you object to and send it by email to ukgiapplications@defra.gov.uk.
See the list of Georgian GI product specifications.
Defra will send a confirmation message to you when it receives your submission. We may also contact you if we need to clarify matters in your objection.
You must send in your notice of objection by 24 July 2023. If you miss the deadline, Defra will not consider your comments.
Enquiries
Email: ukgiapplications@defra.gov.uk if you have any further questions.