What’s in a Name Proponents of geographic indicators in Europe are upset that DG-Agri may be planning to hand over more regulatory oversight of the GI scheme to the EU’s Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). GIs already carry intellectual property protection, but some fear the EUIPO will shift GIs towards a brand trademark approach. EUIPO works closely with the Commission on technical matters but leaves political matters in the hands of the Commission. Meanwhile, the American Association of Dressings and Sauces, yes, there is such a group, successfully petitioned the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to deregulate a 1950 “standard of identity” for “French dressing.” The industry argued that innovation...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
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