Geographical indications of origin are in fact becoming an increasingly important means of communication between consumers and producers, and thus stimulating demand for agricultural products and foodstuffs bearing those indications. In recent years, natural mineral waters, spring waters i table watersare becoming increasingly important economically. Water labels should contain precise information on the origin of the products. The increased economic importance of all geographical indications of origin has resulted in the need for their legal protection.

Our lawyers combine practical knowledge with insight into case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union, the General Court of the European Union, Polish courts, as well as the courts of the largest European Union Member States.

The Law Firm prepares legal opinions in the field of selection and lawful use of indications containing information referring to the place of origin of various types of products. In particular, the lawyers of the Law Firm conduct proceedings concerning the infringement of rights from the registration of designations of origin and geographical indications of agricultural products and foodstuffs entered in the register of the European Commission. They also represent entrepreneurs in disputes against the legislation on combating unfair competition concerning geographical indications of origin. They have repeatedly participated in disputes concerning misleading by using geographical indications in trade.