EU Law on Indications of Geographical Origin: Theory and Practice

Part I: Introduction - 1. Overview.- 2. The Historical Foundations of the Regulation of Indications of Geographical Origin.- 3. The Place of Indications of Geographical Origin in the Intellectual Property System.- 4. Fall and Decline.- Part II: European Union Law.- 5. European Union Protection System.- 6. Quality Schemes Regulation.- 7. Spirits Regulation.- 8. Single CMO Regulation.- 9. Aromatised Wines Regulation.- 10. Community Collective Mark.- 11. Indirect Protection System.- 12. Challenges for Further Development.- Part III: Impact on National Law of European Union Member States.- 13. Interrelation Between European Union Protection and National Protection.- 14. Liability aspects.- 15. Competence Aspects of Responsible State Institutions.