thumb brexit referendum uk 1468255044bIXBrexit” has occurred on 31 January 2020 and the United Kingdom (UK) left the European Union (EU).

Following the Revised Withdrawal Agreement ratified by both parties, a transition period has begun and will run until December 31, 2020. Within this period, GIs from both parties will continue to be protected in the two jurisdictions. The scope and terms of the future partnership between the EU and the UK will be determined by negotiations among the parties, which must be concluded before the end of 2020.

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