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DO & GI litigation

Geographical indications and designations of origin are governed in France by different codes: intellectual property code, rural code, as well as consumer code. In addition, European law may apply, making it a complex legal area.

We provide our clients with a team specialized in these issues which has a specific expertise in this field of activity and is qualified for litigations related to wine and spirits.

Our combined prosecution and litigation experience, our extensive knowledge of the civil and criminal procedure, our knowledge of French and European jurisprudence and our creative and pragmatic approach guarantees that our clients’ interests will be defended efficiently and successfully.

Our legal opinions cover different type of regulations including intellectual property laws applicable to the wine, spirits and food sector, and more particularly regulations dedicated to products that benefit from quality signs.

We advise and support our clients by securing their communications and advertising campaigns on wine and spirits. We also provide legal opinions on labeling and packaging of alcoholic beverages.

The characteristics of the wine sector and the complex rules governing it exist ub each European country. In that respect, we have established a network of experienced professionals in Europe with a very good knowledge and experience in the local food and wine industry.