CONSORZIO TUTELA VINI EMILIA v VIÑEDOS EMILIANA SA

Abstract

Abstract H1 Trade Marks — Opposition proceedings — EMILIANA — Wines — Protected geographical indications — EMILIA — Regulation 1308/2013 (as retained) — Transitional provisions — Effect on opposition proceedings started before Brexit — Whether applications for marks consisting of or containing PGI to be refused where use would not be prohibited — Scope of protection — Evocation — Basis of assessment — Average consumer — Relevance of extent of reputation — Whether registration prohibited under s.3(4) of the Trade Marks Act 1994 — Extended passing off — Establishing goodwill — Nature of the relevant misrepresentation — Whether misrepresentation as to geographical origin enough — Appeal to Appointed Person