Abstract
Geographical indications and designations of origin are industrial property rights. Some may have a strong distinctive power in order to attract the consumer even if the geographical indication or designation of origin is used in a non-comparable product. There is another problem: use of the geographical indication or designation of origin as an ingredient in another product. A true indication does not mean a loyal indication on trade.
Highlights
Geographical indications and designations of origin are industrial property rights
Some may have a strong distinctive power in order to attract the consumer even if the geographical indication or designation of origin is used in a non-comparable product
A true indication does not mean a loyal indication on trade
Summary
Geographical indications and designations of origin are industrial property rights. Some may have a strong distinctive power in order to attract the consumer even if the geographical indication or designation of origin is used in a non-comparable product. There is another problem: use of the geographical indication or designation of origin as an ingredient in another product. A true indication does not mean a loyal indication on trade. We must distinguish between descriptive uses and distinctive uses
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