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Thursday, 18.04.2024, 20:51
Liviko failed to stop competitor registering GI "Estonian Vodka"
The Administrative Court dismissed the application for interim relief of Liviko, but it can be appealed within 15 days.
Liviko wanted to get annulment of the February 3 decree of the Minister of Agriculture, which decided to present the technical file submitted by AS Remedia and Estonian Spirit OÜ via the ministry to the European Commission to register the geographical indication "Estonian Vodka". By now, the application has already been submitted to the European Commission.
For Estonia, the protected geographical indication "Estonian Vodka" is reserved, which a local vodka producer can apply through the Ministry of Agriculture. Estonia must submit the application to the European Commission not later than 20 February.
"Estonian Vodka" sign may be used only on products corresponding to the technical file and the spirits used has to be made in Estonia. This means that other manufacturers, such as Liviko, can use the GI if they produce vodka corresponding to the technical dossier. Other vodkas, which are made in Estonia, may use phrases like "Vodka from Estonia" or "Vodka Made in Estonia".