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CJEU: Castles, candy, candlesticks – no happy end at Neuschwanstein?

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Court of Justice of the European Union, 6 September 2018, Case C-488/16 P BSGE v EUIPO/Freistaat Bayern - King Ludwig II. of Bavaria was without a doubt an architectural visionary. During his reign in the second half of...more

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Does the word ‘Glen’ on a whiskey product make EU consumers think it is Scotch? The CJEU requires that national courts determine...

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On June 7th, 2018, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued a preliminary ruling attempting to clarify the EU rules that protect registered geographical indications applicable to spirit drinks....more

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Scottish glens, German whisky and the question: Are you befuddled?

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Court of Justice of the European Union, judgment of 7 June 2018, C-44/17 - Glen is a Gaelic word with a wonderful lyrical sound to it and reminiscent of idyllic remote Scottish valleys with the mists from the last rain...more

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