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Re:The EU’s disputed system of geographical indications is t... by iso1210 on Sunday June 27, 2021 @11:41AM (#27652446)
Lets assume you can make a trainer in exactly the same way as Adidas do, can you stick Adidas on the side?

No, it's a trademark. That's effectively what PGI is, and unlike patents and copyright, trademarks have a direct benefit to the consumer (they know what they are getting. Nobody is stopping people buying a Gutchy handbag, but the selling can't pass it off as Gucci)

Same with "100% Florida orange juice" or "Idaho potatoes". I can buy "Southern Style Whiskey" and that's fine, but if I see "Tennessee whiskey" I am assured it's made in Tennessee. That may be important for me, it may not be, but I have the power.

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Re:The EU’s disputed system of geographical indications is t... by anoncake on Sunday June 27, 2021 @12:31PM (#27652940)
> Lets assume you can make a trainer in exactly the same way as Adidas do, can you stick Adidas on the side?

I absolutely should. What I obviously shouldn't be allowed to do is claim it's actually made by Adidas.

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