Editing Geographical indication (section)

== Areas covered ==
The primary examples of geographical indications include agricultural products and wines and spirits, such as [[Champagne]], [[Coffee production in Colombia|Colombian coffee]], [[Feta|Feta cheese]], or [[Longjing tea]].<ref name=":4" />{{Rp|page=39}}

The use of geographical indications is not limited to agricultural products. A geographical indication may also highlight specific qualities of a product that are due to human factors found in the product's place of origin, such as specific manufacturing skills and traditions. For example handicrafts, which are generally handmade using local natural resources and usually embedded in the traditions of local communities.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal|title=Geographical indications An introduction, 2nd edition|url=https://www.wipo.int/publications/en/details.jsp?id=4562|access-date=2021-09-17 | doi=10.34667/tind.44179 |language=en| website=World Intellectual Property Organization |doi-access=free | year=2021 | author1=World Intellectual Property Organization. }}</ref>

An EU Regulation on geographical indication (GI) protection for craft and industrial products entered into force on 16 November 2023, introducing a new EU-wide GI protection scheme for these products. Following its entry into force, the EUIPO gained the authority to handle GIs for craft and industrial products. It showcased its continuous adaptation to new challenges and responsibilities in the IP realm. Leveraging its extensive experience in administering agricultural GIs, the EUIPO is well-prepared to assume competency over geographical indications for craft and industrial products.

From 1 December 2025, the EUIPO will be responsible for the registration of Geographical Indications (GIs) for craft and industrial products. It will be possible to file applications for the registration of names of craft and industrial products meeting the necessary requirements in the EU. The [[European Union Intellectual Property Office]] (EUIPO) is the body responsible for the management of this EU GI scheme.