We investigate the role of local favoritism in the Geographical Indications (GIs) quality scheme, one of the main pillars of agri-food policy in the EU. Taking advantage of a rich and unique municipalities’ geo-referenced database over the 2000-2020 period, we evaluate whether the birthplaces...

Purpose – This study analyzes the characteristics of preferential rules of origin in terms of restrictiveness, complexity, and uncertainty, and empirically analyzes the effects of these characteristics on the implementation of preferential tariffs for FTAs, and the effects of these on the...

This research paper explores the significance of geographical indications (GIs) as a mechanism for protecting regional products and promoting cultural heritage in India. It examines the legal framework for GIs, analyses their impact on rural and traditional industries, and evaluates the...

This Chapter will particularly discuss how GIs protect the investments of their beneficiaries by analysing three peculiar features of this regime. In particular, the work will focus on: (1) the concept of ‘evocation’; (2) the rules that regulate the relationship between GIs and Trade Marks;...

We investigate the role of local favoritism in the Geographical Indications (GIs) quality scheme, one of the main pillars of agri-food policy in the EU. Taking advantage of a rich and unique municipalities’ geo-referenced database over the 2000-2020 period, we evaluate whether the birthplaces...