Coalition Release – Senate Common Food and Wine Terms Letter July 2020

On the Radar

CCFN Calls on EU to Issue List of Generic Names

In comments filed February CCFN once again called on the European Commission to draw up a non-exhaustive list of generic names for which exclusive usage cannot be claimed.

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Cheese Importers Voice Concerns to EU

The Cheese Importers Association of America (CIAA) recently expressed concern to the European dairy community that the EU has co-opted many common food names, resulting in reduced market access around the world for U.S. dairy exports.

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GI News That Caught Our Eye

Halloumi in Cyprus, feta in Denmark, balsamic vinegar in Germany…Review some of the ways that confusion in GI policies has created recent problems in the marketplace.

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INTA Makes Positive Updates to GI Resolution

The International Trademark Association (INTA) last fall passed an updated resolution on geographical indications (GIs) that recognizes that terms “that are or have become generic terms in a jurisdiction should not be impaired by geographical indication protection in that jurisdiction.” There is also a provision regarding transparency and the opportunity to cancel and oppose GIs. As an INTA member, CCFN worked actively on the process to update the resolution.