The Future of Geographical Indications

European and Global Perspectives

You are all invited to join the Launch Event of the edited volume by Dr Andrea Zappalaglio and Dr Enrico Bonadio,

The Future of Geographical Indications: European and Global Perspectives (Edward Elgar [forthcoming, February 2025]), followed by an interdisciplinary Roundtable Discussion of top experts in the field of Geographical Indications Law.

Abstract

Dr Andrea Zappalaglio (Lecturer in Intellectual Property Law, University of Sheffield, and incoming Associate Professor in Intellectual Property Law, University of Leeds) and Dr Enrico Bonadio (Reader in Law, City University of London) will present their new edited volume:

The Future of Geographical Indications: European and Global Perspectives (Edward Elgar [forthcoming, February 2025]).

This book brings together leading experts to provide original and contemporary perspectives on the evolution and current state of Geographical Indications (GI) at European and global levels, focusing in particular on the challenges that this dynamic area of Intellectual Property Law is likely to face in the foreseeable future.

The Book Launch Event will feature the participation of several of the scholars and experts who contributed to this project.

It will be followed by a Roundtable discussion with experts from the fields of legal practice, industry, producers’ associations as well as UK and EU institutions who will provide their insight on the questions:

• What advancements have been made by the Law of Geographical Indications in the EU and globally?
• What challenges must be tackled today and, likely, in the future?’.

Light lunch and coffee will be provided.

Programme

1.30 - 2.15 pm - Light lunch

2..15 - 3 pm - Book launch event and discussion

3 - 3.30 pm - Coffee break

3.30 - 5.30 pm - Roundtable and discussion.

Speakers:

• Celine Kaidel (EU Commission, DG Agri)
• Chris Blake (UK Government, DEFRA)
• Lindesay Low (Scotch Whisky Association)
• Audrey Aubard (FFIGIA)
• Arnaud Lellinger (LLF Advocat, Paris; ECTA)
• Tamás Király (EU Commission, DG Grow)

5.30 - 5.45 pm - Closing remarks