4 Amendments of Dominique BILDE related to 2015/2053(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the current discussions about a possible extension of the Geographical Indication (GI) protection of the European Union to non-agricultural products; considers that the EU is particularly rich in such authentic products based on local know-how and traditional production methods and often rooted in the heritage of a specific geographical area, and calls for geographical indication protection to be taken into account in the TTIP negotiations;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
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2. Recalls that, currently, there is no uniform GI protection for non-agricultural products at EU level but several legal frameworks ensuring only national or regional protection. In this context, underlines the fact that the present legal frameworks may result in consumer deception and countless cases of counterfeiting; therefore, a uniform EU system could better inform consumers about the authenticity of products and protect the rightful owners of a registered product, while ensuring sure that EU geographical indications do not, over time, take the place of national or regional indications, which are a guarantee of tradition and know-how;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
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4. Highlights the importance of the cultural and social, social and sustainability components of the non- agricultural products that will be included in this process and stresses the need for preserving the traditional know-how and skills associated with them;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
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5. Considers that technological innovation for products protected under a GI should remain possible, provided that if, and only if, the quality and authenticity of the final product is not affected;