The latest edition of the Guidelines for Examination of European Union trade marks (EUTM) and registered Community designs (RCD) entered into force on 1 March 2021, following the approval by the Executive Director of the EUIPO on 8 February 2021 by means of Decision EX-21-1.
Today sees the launch of GIview, a new search database for all geographical indications (GIs) protected at European Union level.GIview provides a single entry point for data on GIs registered in the EU, and is a useful asset for consumers, producers and intellectual property professionals. It also contains detailed information on non-EU GIs protected at EU level through bilateral and multilateral agreements, and on EU GIs protected in non-EU countries.
This Commission department (Agriculture and Rural Development) is responsible for EU policy on agriculture and rural development and deals with all aspects of the common agricultural policy (CAP).