Geographical Indications
WE ARE A WORLDWIDE REFERENCE IN THE FIELD OF DESIGNATIONS OF ORIGIN AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS.
Geographical indications and Designations of origin lawyers
BERENGUER & POMARES has a high level of specialization in the field of quality figures, especially Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications, being a worldwide reference.
Our activities range from advising and managing the registration procedures for Designations to Origin and Geographical Indications before the European Commission and, where appropriate, at national level, to legal advice to Regulatory Councils and other management bodies in their general operation and in the prosecution of infringements of these rights.

Specialized in geographical indications
Our leadership in this area has led us to advise on the registration of the first Geographical Indications of third countries recognized in Europe under the sui generis system, both in the agricultural and food products sector (“Colombian Coffee”) and in the spirits sector (“Pisco”). These have been followed by a large number of Geographical Indications from various countries in Europe, Asia and America, in whose registration and protection we have participated.

We are continuously involved in projects
We have been selected as experts in this field in various competitions organized by international organisations (European Commission, EUIPO, WTO, WIPO, etc.).

We have conducted a multitude of legal proceedings
The Company has been involved in infringement proceedings against Designation of Origin and Geographical Indications before the Spanish courts, and before the Court of Justice of the European Union, which have culminated in some of the most relevant rulings on the matter.
Advice for artisanal and industrial Geographical Indications
At BERENGUER & POMARES we are following and participating in the debates related to the Proposal for a European Union Regulation on the protection of Geographical Indications of artisanal and industrial products.


Once the proposed Regulation has been approved, the procedure for the registration of certified quality, artisanal and industrial products will be established. Given BERENGUER & POMARES’ extensive experience in the registration of these quality figures in the agri-food sector, we are in a position to offer the best advice to the groups of producers of these new quality figures.
Sectors to which Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications apply.
Coming soon: handmade and industrial products.
We help producer groups to protect their products!
If you need to assess the feasibility of a project to protect a differentiated quality product or to process the application for protection, we take care of everything you need.