PART IIINTERNAL MARKET

TITLE IIRULES CONCERNING MARKETING AND PRODUCER ORGANISATIONS

CHAPTER IRules concerning marketing

Section 2Designations of origin, geographical indications and traditional terms in the wine sector

Subsection 2Designations of origin and geographical indications

Article 101Additional grounds for refusal of protection

1.

A name that has become generic F1in the United Kingdom shall not be protected F2in Great Britain as a designation of origin or a geographical indication.

For the purposes of this Section, a "name that has become generic" means the name of a wine which, although it relates to the place or the region where this product was originally produced or marketed, has become the common name of a wine F3... F4in the United Kingdom.

To establish whether or not a name has become generic, the relevant factors shall be taken into account, in particular:

(a)

the existing situation F5..., notably in areas of consumption;

(b)

the relevant F6... law.

2.

A name shall not be protected as a designation of origin or geographical indication where, in the light of a trade mark's reputation and renown, protection could mislead the consumer as to the true identity of the wine.