15/07/2026- Entry into force of the 2026 edition of the Guidelines for Examination of European Union trade marks (EUTMs)

The 2026 edition of the EUIPO Guidelines for the Examination of EUTMs has entered into force on 1st July.

oriGIn is pleased to note that several of its comments – submitted to the EUIPO over the years in its capacity of IP stakeholder and related to the management of trade mark applications in conflict with GIs – have been incorporated in the 2026 Guidelines (several changes are the result of the Nero Champagne case). In particular:   

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