The geographical indication Basque linen is approved A geographical indication (GI) is protected without requiring that the raw materials come from the geographical area. The protection is based on specific know-how and a reputation for quality. The Bordeaux Court of Appeals follows the line of the Court of Cassation on geographical indications. In the GI LINGE BASQUE, it applied the same principles as those used in the GI PORCELAINE DE LIMOGES case. Geographical indication: main points The INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property) approved the specifications of the geographical indication (GI) LINGE BASQUE and recognized the union of Basque linen […]