CJEU on geographical designation of origin: German "Balsamico" permitted

9 December 2019

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By its judgment of 4 December 2019 (C-432/18), the CJEU ruled that the designation of vinegar made from Baden wines as 'Balsamico' is permissible. The protection of the name 'Aceto Balsamico di Modena' does not extend to the use of its non-geographical terms 'aceto' and 'balsamico'.

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Keywords CJEU, Aceto Balsamico di Modena, Geographical Indication, Deutscher Balsamico

Languages English

Topics Trademarks and Brands, IP Enforcement

Countries Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom

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