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In Vino Veritas: Getting Practical; Market monitoring and alternative enforcement strategies

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wine label-05Today we have a guest article, kindly written for the Helpdesk by expert counterfeit investigator and old China hand Nick Bartman.

Nick has over 25 years of experience personally investigating and putting a stop to counterfeiting activities, 20 of which he has spent working in China for some of the biggest brands and household names. Over the last 6 years he has worked almost exclusively to expose wine counterfeiters and spread the word throughout the wine industry and has developed an extensive knowledge of the strategies and methodologies used by wine counterfeiters in China today.

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In Vino Veritas: Terroir IPR Part 2: Regulatory bodies and collective action against counterfeiting

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wine label-04In our previous article we discussed wine’s history as a product heavily reliant on geography, soil quality, and climate, or terroir for its unique characteristics, the resultant importance of regional classifications, and the legal protection available for producers based in distinctive wine regions. In this article we’ll be looking at how certain regulatory bodies and wine associations can, and in some cases already do, help producers to protect the reputations of their brands. Finally we’ll look at how the wine industry can come together to tackle the counterfeiting industry which continues to damage the sales and reputation of this much loved beverage.

As always, if you have any questions, get in touch with our experts here.

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South-East Asia IPR Basics Series: Copyright Law in Thailand

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dreamstime_m_24720610Next up in our South-East Asia IPR Basics series is Thailand, the second largest economy in South-East Asia after Indonesia, and one of the core ‘anchor’ economies.

This article provides a quick background to Thai-EU relations for SMEs and covers all the core aspects of copyright law in the country. Be sure to check back in the coming weeks as well when we’ll be discussing Trade Marks, GIs, Patents, Design Rights, and Customs Controls in the region.

If we’ve peaked your interest, and you think business in Thailand might be for you, make sure to check out our in depth IPR Factsheet for Thailand, or get in touch with one of our experts!

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In Vino Veritas: Terroir IPR: Geographical Indications and IP Protection for your Appellation of Origin

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wine label-04Wine has been classified by region for almost the entirety of its long and varied history, the Ancient Greeks stamped amphorae with the seal of the region they came from, and references to wine, identified by region are found throughout the Bible and other religious texts. Whilst this tradition of geographical identification continued throughout Antiquity and the Middle Ages, it was only in 1716, with the introduction of the Chianti region in Italy, protected by edict of the then Grand Duke of Tuscany.

In today’s article we’ll explore the concept of GI protection and some of  the schemes available for European wine producers for the protection of their products. Tomorrow, we’ll look a bit further into how wine regulatory bodies such as The Institut national de l’origine et de la qualité (INAO) actively work with producers and distributors to counter infringers in China.

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In Vino Veritas: The How & Where to Register Wine IP

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wine label-03Registering Intellectual Property Rights in China
Resources and Contact Details for Wine Producers & Distributors

Registration Requirements and Offices in the People’s Republic of China for the European Wine Industry.

Please note, the details below are for Mainland China only. For more information on contact details for Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau, see the fact sheets on the Helpdesk website or get in touch with one of our experts via our helpline.

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