TITLE IIITRADITIONAL SPECIALITIES GUARANTEED

Article 21Grounds for opposition

1.

A reasoned statement of opposition as referred to in Article 51(2) shall be admissible only if it is received by the Commission before expiry of the time limit and if it:

(a)

gives duly substantiated reasons why the proposed registration is incompatible with the terms of this Regulation; or

(b)

shows that use of the name is lawful, renowned and economically significant for similar agricultural products or foodstuffs.

2.

The criteria referred to in point (b) of paragraph 1 shall be assessed in relation to the territory of the Union.