ObjectiveThis conference will provide intellectual property law practitioners with an in-depth analysis of the evolving legal framework applicable to geographical indications at EU and international levels with a focus on the relationship between trade marks and geographical indications (GIs) in the framework of the modernisation of the trade mark system in the European Union.Key topicsLatest policy developments at international and EU levels: reform of the Lisbon System, EU trade and agriculture policies on geographical indications, single GI databaseGeographical indications and new gTLD for Internet domain namesRecent cases from the General Court of the EU: Basmati, Darjeeling, Colombiano andPort CharlotteChoosing the right forum of protection of geographical indicationsWines and spirits: a uniform and exhaustive system of protection in the EU?Who should attend?Lawyers in private practice, in-house counsel, civil servants and other practitioners of law dealing with geographical indications, trade marks and industrial property.Languages: English, German, French