Portugal Joins the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement

This ratification will allow Portugal to protect both its appellations of origin and geographical indications under the Geneva Act, including those in the non-agricultural product category such as “Bordado da Madeira” (Madeira embroidery) or “Filigrana de Portugal” (filigree),but also its renowned appellations of origin in the wine and spirits categories such as “Porto" (liqueur wine), “Vinho Verde” (green wine), or “Douro” (wine), to name only a few.

About the Geneva Act

The Geneva Act helps producers of quality products, linked to origin, to protect the distinctive designations of their products in multiple jurisdictions, either as appellations of origin or geographical indications, through a single application filed with WIPO, and the payment of one set of fees.

About the Lisbon System

The Lisbon System provides protection for names that identify the geographic origin of products such as coffee, tea, fruits, cheese, wine, pottery, glass and cloth.

Examples of appellations of origin and geographical indications

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• About the Lisbon System
• Main Provisions and Benefits of the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement
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