His main areas of research are: traditional knowledge, access to genetic resources and geographical indications.

I come to the important question of geographical indications and traditional specialities.

As such it laid the base for the protection of geographical indications across Europe.

Issues of common interest, such as more effective protection for intellectual property and geographical indications are especially important.

Similar protection must be given to geographical indications identifying spirits.

The protection of geographical indications is a good idea.

Geographical indications in the name of Bhutias' last names are common.

Geographical indications are an excellent way of delivering a qualitative approach to international trade.

The concept of geographical indications was thus familiar and names had already been registered at national level.

Beyond vague geographical indications, he did not know to whom the faxes would go.

The use of geographical indications is a further issue that unquestionably creates a problem.

The geographical indication was requested on 23 September 2006.

Also, there are often conflicts between trademarks and geographical indications.

I would emphasise the need for our position on geographical indications to be stoutly defended.

In my view, a protected designation of origin and geographical indication system must be implemented.

Moreover, the fact that it was not possible to include geographical indications in the agreement only confirms my fears.

We absolutely must achieve a result that benefits our farmers and other parties affected here, particularly in the area of geographical indications.

Dutch Guiana was not a political entity, but rather a geographical indication.

In principle, a similar protection to a geographical indication could be obtained through a collective trademark.

There are efforts underway now to recognise this type of textile material with a Geographical indication.

Various agreements were reached to protect what are known as "geographical indications," especially for wines and spirits.

The protection of geographical indications was extended to foodstuffs and other agricultural products in 1992.

It received the prestigious Geographical Indication, an honour for the craft.

Two varieties of presunto are protected by European law with geographical indications.

In my opinion, protected geographical indications receive too great an emphasis in the report.