"INTRODUCTION" [2019] ELECD 2943; in Blakeney, Michael (ed), "The Protection of Geographical Indications" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019) 1

Book Title: The Protection of Geographical Indications

Editor(s): Blakeney, Michael

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Section: Chapter 1

Section Title: INTRODUCTION

Number of pages: 9

Abstract/Description:

This chapter explores the economic significance of geographical indications (GIs) in EU trade, seeking to quantify the specific contribution of GIs to product value. It defines the scope of the book as examining the European laws concerning the protection of GIs and geographical trade marks and looks at the application of those laws in the UK. The contents of the various chapters of the book are summarised. This chapter looks at the historical origins of GIs from mediaeval times in France through to the international protection of GIs. Finally, the chapter looks at the definitions of the various terms used in connection with GIs.