Moldovan GI product names proposed by Moldova for protection in the UK: opportunity to object
Read the specifications for 10 Moldovan GIs proposed for protection under the UK geographical indications (GI) scheme and find out how to object to the proposals.
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The UK-Moldova strategic partnership, trade and cooperation agreement included an agreement to protect some of each others’ geographical indications, with the option to seek protection for additional GIs.
The Moldovan authorities have recently submitted a list of additional GIs proposed for protection.
The UK competent authority is currently considering the protection of these additional Moldovan GIs in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
As part of this process, we are inviting the government of any country, and any person with a legitimate interest wherever resident or wherever established (whether in the United Kingdom, Moldova or any other country) the opportunity to object.
You can submit objections to any of the additional Moldovan names being protected in Great Britain as GIs by lodging a substantiated statement of objection as provided for in this notice.
Notice period to object
You have the opportunity to object to the registration of Moldovan GI product names if you have a legitimate interest. The notice period to object:
- opens on 16 May 2024
- closes on 16 July 2024
Reasons to object
Your objection to the registration of Moldovan GI product names must be based on at least one of the following reasons:
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the 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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the name is identical to, or likely to cause confusion with a geographical indication that is registered or the subject of a pending application in Great Britain
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the 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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in the light of a trademark’s reputation and renown and the length of time it has been used, the name is liable to mislead the consumer as to the true identity of the product
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the name is customary in common language as the generic name for the good concerned
How to object
You have 2 months from the date of publication of this consultation to object to the protection of a Moldovan GI product name in GB.
You must complete a statement of objection form for each Moldovan GI product name you object to and send it by email to ukgiapplications@defra.gov.uk.
See the list of Moldovan 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 16 July 2024. If you miss the deadline, Defra will not consider your comments.
Enquiries
Email ukgiapplications@defra.gov.uk if you have any further questions.