EU Efforts To Protect Marks Could Harry IP Holders

By Liz McKenzie (August 7, 2009, 6:32 PM EDT) -- As recent European Union court rulings against beer collective Bayerischer Brauerbund and Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. indicate, trademark holders must be increasingly savvy in making sure their brands do not impede geographic indication rights abroad, especially as the EU ramps up efforts to protect regional foods and beverages such as Parmesan cheese and Scotch whiskey, attorneys say....

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