Geographical indications and collective trademarks of crafts and industrial products

It will focus on the benefits and opportunities that GI brings to companies that produce products with unique characteristics related to a specific geographical area. It will explain the registration procedures, rights and benefits of using geographical indications to help MSMEs protect their products, increase market visibility and access new markets.

The Public Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for the Promotion of Investments, Entrepreneurship and Internationalization (SPIRIT Slovenia, public agency) and the Ministry of Economy, Labour and Sport in cooperation with the Chamber of Crafts and Entrepreneurship of Slovenia are organizing a professional webinar:

“GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS AND COLLECTIVE TRADEMARKS OF CRAFTS AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS”,

which will be 20. 10. 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Contents:

• Presentation of the importance of geographical indications as a tool for the protection of industrial property in SMEs.
• An overview of the advantages and opportunities for companies that produce products with unique characteristics of a particular geographical area.
• Clarification of the procedures for registering geographical indications.
• An explanation of the rights and benefits of using geographical indications to protect products and increase market visibility.
• Tips for using GIs as a means of accessing new markets and expanding the business of SMEs.

Lecturers:

• representatives of the Intellectual Property Office of the Republic of Slovenia
• representatives of the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport, Directorate for the Internal Market

Other information regarding the application and contact:
CONTACT
Location: Zoom.
Free participation for all companies.
More information on een@ozs.si and 01 / 58 30 822

You are invited!