Sara Balice, Giulia Maienza and Francesca Basto have contributed to the publication of a Practice Note published by LexisNexis on the Protection of Geographical Indications – EU (available for subscribers or via a free trial through this link: Protection of geographical indications—EU | Legal Guidance | LexisNexis).
Published on 26 January 2026, the Practice Note offers an in-depth overview of the legal protection available for geographical indications (GIs) and designations of origin, including appellations of origin, protected designations of origin (PDOs) and protected GIs (PGIs). It addresses agricultural products and foodstuffs, wine, spirits, as well as craft and industrial products, examining both EU and international law and the interplay between GIs and trade marks.
Key contacts
Giulia Maienza
Senior Associate (Italy), London
Sara Balice
Partner, Milan
Francesca Basto
Associate, Milan
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