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EU opens registration for craft and industrial product names under new geographical indication scheme

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From 1 December 2025, Europe's glassblowers, potters, cutlers, jewellers and other makers will be able to register their product names under the EU's new geographical indication (GI) scheme for craft and industrial goods. This marks the first time GI protection, long used for food and drink, will cover non-agricultural products, completing the Single Market for GIs. The system will protect iconic goods such as Bohemian glass, Limoges porcelain, Solingen knives and Donegal tweed, whose reputation and quality stem from their place of origin. This protection will safeguard traditional skills, support local jobs and help consumers recognise genuine, high-quality European products.

Producers may apply through a recognised association or individually. Each application must include a ‘product specification' outlining the name, production process and geographical area, and should be submitted to the relevant national authority in the EU Member States. Denmark, Finland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands and Sweden have obtained a derogation for the national phase and producers will exceptionally be able to apply directly to the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), which manages the whole procedure.

By turning heritage into opportunity, it will strengthen regional economies, preserve cultural identity and curb counterfeits both online and offline.

More information is available in the press release.

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