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Re:The EU’s disputed system of geographical indications is t... by iso1210 on Sunday June 27, 2021 @11:53AM (#27652551)
Sure, it's also their choice. I wouldn't buy Nike trainers or Levi jeans, but I'm sure some people do, and by taking away that choice you are stealing from them.
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Re:The EU’s disputed system of geographical indications is t... by anoncake on Sunday June 27, 2021 @12:30PM (#27652926)
What choice am I taking away from them?
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Re:The EU’s disputed system of geographical indications is t... by iso1210 on Sunday June 27, 2021 @12:31PM (#27652945)
The choice of where to spend their money - if they choose to spend it with Adidas, despite you and me thinking the product is terrible, and a far cheaper copy is better - that's their choice. By preventing them from knowing where the money is going, you are harming the consumer.

This is different to copyright or patents where the consumer is prevented from buying the alternative.

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