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18 June 2020TrademarksSarah Morgan

Barnier criticises UK’s attempt to reopen GI talks

The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier has rebuked the UK government, after it attempted to reopen an agreement to protect geographical indications (GIs), such as champagne and parma ham.

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