Essential Elements as a Lens: Comparing EU’s Sui Generis and China’s Dual-Track Systems for Geographical Indication
Public PhD defence by Jianaer Zainula.
As concerns over authenticity, cultural heritage, and regional development continue to grow, geographical indications (GIs) have become increasingly important worldwide. In recent years, both the European Union and China have reformed and expanded their GI systems, while the EU–China GI Agreement has strengthened cooperation between the two jurisdictions.
This dissertation compares how the European Union and China legally protect the relationship between products and places. By examining concepts, registration systems, product specifications, and court decisions, the research explores how different legal systems verify territorial authenticity and why historically different systems are gradually moving toward similar forms of protection. The dissertation also discusses what the EU and China may learn from each other in the future.
Assessment committee
- Associate Professor Jakob Wested, University of Copenhagen, Denmark (chairperson)
- Professor Frantzeska Papadopoulou Skarp, Stockholm University, Sweden
- Associate Professor Bernado Calabrese, University of Verona, Italy
Supervisor
- Professor Jens Schovsbo, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Email address to gain access to the thesis: phd-forsvar@jur.ku.dk. You will either receive a copy of the thesis or be informed where you can read a physical copy.