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Market Differentiation Potential of Country-of-origin, Quality and Traceability Labeling
Verbeke, Wim; Roosen, Jutta - In: Estey Centre Journal of International Law and Trade Policy 10 (2009) 1
whether and to what extent origin, quality and traceability labeling is an appropriate way to differentiate food products. The …. Insights into the potential for market differentiation through origin, quality and traceability labeling are provided and … traceability. The different studies yield the conclusion that the market differentiation potential of origin and quality labeling …
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Strategic Response to Evolving Food Safety Standards: A Case Study of Guyana’s Fish Export Sector
DaSilva-Glasgow, Dianna; Bynoe, Mark - In: Estey Centre Journal of International Law and Trade Policy 13 (2012) 2
The extent to which food safety standards negatively affect the ability of firms in developing countries to export to the markets of developed countries depends on their approach to compliance. A case study of Guyana’s fish export industry tests this hypothesis. The analysis generally...
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The Benefits and Costs of Proliferation of Geographical Labeling for Developing Countries
Anders, Sven M.; Caswell, Julie A. - In: Estey Centre Journal of International Law and Trade Policy 10 (2009) 1
Food product attributes related to geographical origins are a topical issue in global food trade. The provision of geographical labeling may occur through geographical indications under the mandated trade rules of the TRIPS Agreement, through trademarks, or through country-of-origin labeling....
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Exploring the Influence of International Agreements on the Development of Science-based Regulatory Systems in Developing Economies
Ryan, Camille; McDonald, Jillian; Smyth, Stuart J. - In: Estey Centre Journal of International Law and Trade Policy 13 (2012) 2
This article examines three developing countries to identify capacities for innovative science policy: Brazil, South Africa and the Philippines. Using membership in regional trading agreements, we assess whether these three nations have aligned their science/innovation policy with the partners...
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Environmental Labeling, Protected Geographical Indications and the Interests of Developing Countries
Grote, Ulrike - In: Estey Centre Journal of International Law and Trade Policy 10 (2009) 1
Among developing countries, one can identify both proponents and opponents of extending the use of geographical indications (GIs) beyond wines and spirits. Such an extension is currently being discussed under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) of the...
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Geographical Indication Protection in South Africa with Particular Reference to Wines and to the EU
van der Merwe, Andries - In: Estey Centre Journal of International Law and Trade Policy 10 (2009) 1
Based on the international legal framework as established by the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), the author discusses the approach to GI protection under South African law. While South Africa has not introduced a registration system with regard to GIs,...
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Can Foreign Producers Benefit from Geographical Indications under the New European Regulation?
Marette, Stephan - In: Estey Centre Journal of International Law and Trade Policy 10 (2009) 1
This article discusses some economic issues linked to the 2006 European regulation regarding geographical indications. Economic implications of this regulation for foreign producers are investigated. The article examines whether or not the development of a geographical indication is a profitable...
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Collective Retaliation and the WTO Dispute Settlement System
Korotana, M.S. - In: Estey Centre Journal of International Law and Trade Policy 10 (2009) 1
Article 22 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU) of the WTO offers, as last resort countermeasures, withdrawal of the concessions the state parties had agreed to in their schedules of commitments. The problem is that such a withdrawal of concessions would have very little impact on the...
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The Nature and Function of Geographical Indications in Law
Ibele, Erik W. - In: Estey Centre Journal of International Law and Trade Policy 10 (2009) 1
There are two basic types of legal regime for the protection of geographical indications (GIs). Some systems, notably that of the European Union, define and treat GIs as a distinct type of intellectual property. This approach is also reflected in the provisions concerning GIs in the Agreement on...
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The Provisions on Geographical Indications in the TRIPS Agreement
Geuze, Matthijs - In: Estey Centre Journal of International Law and Trade Policy 10 (2009) 1
This article provides an overview of the provisions on geographical indications contained in the TRIPS Agreement and how they came about in the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations, which took place from 1986 to 1994 and resulted in the establishment of the World Trade Organization....
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