Andrea Zappalaglio

@lawatleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social @researchleeds.bsky.social

Publishing in the IIC always feels like coming home!

In this article, @jocelynbos.se and I demonstrate how the protection of geographical names in the UK and EU would greatly benefit from rediscovering a more traditional, facts- and consequences-based Unfair Competition Approach.

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Publishing in the IIC always feels like coming home!

In this article, Jocelyn Bosse and I demonstrate how the protection of geographical names in the UK and EU would greatly benefit from rediscovering a more traditional, facts- and consequences-based Unfair Competition Approach.

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New article by @anzapp.bsky.social and myself about the need for principles of unfair competition by misrepresentation to play a stronger role in the protection of geographical indications:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

I must say the @ec.europa.eu and #EUIPO 'GI Capitals Tour' is a blast.

This is a souvenir of the Dublin stop. Helping stakeholders to make the most of the new EU GI System is a real privilege and I always learn much more than I teach.

è uno scherzo di Carnevale?

Più che altro fatico a seguire la logica. Il problema è che l'università italiana sia irriformabile (basterebbero più risorse e ispirarsi ai sitemi stranieri) o che ci sono troppi studenti ed era più bello il XIX sec? Poi gli studenti pagano una retta eh? non stanno ricevendo un favore...

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🎓Apply now for ESRC White Rose DTP PhD studentships commencing Oct '26 @universityofleeds.bsky.social

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I really liked the 'Atlas of Endangered Alphabets' by Tim Brookes

We discuss a lot about loss of biological diversity, and rightfully so. However, I sometimes feel like we do not pay equal attention to the loss of cultural diversity, which is equally worrying.

@timbrookes.bsky.social

Most likely… 🤦🏻‍♂️

Background of crops in the sunlight. Smiling pictures of Dr Zappalaglio and Prof Dutfield. #News flare. Text reads: Shaping the future: Dr Zappalaglio and Prof Dutfield have contributed their insights to the Government’s Science, Innovation and Technology Committee’s call for evidence on the critical theme of ‘Innovation and Global Food Security.’

Dr @anzapp.bsky.social and Prof @grahamdutfield.bsky.social tackle pressing issues of global food security in #Parliamentary inquiry.

Read more about their insights on 'Innovation and Global Food Security'👇
tinyurl.com/y8mbj4dx

@cblpleeds.bsky.social #FoodSecurity #AcademicSky #LawSky

WHAT?

Like... Batman eating Parmigiano in his cavern and stuff like that!?

Recommend 'The Future of Geographical Indications' to your library and grab your copy here

www.elgaronline.com/edcollbook/b...

[Book Review] The Future of Geographical Indications: European and Global Perspectives The IPKat blog reports on copyright, patent, trade mark, info-tech and confidentiality issues from a mainly UK and European perspective.

Read @jocelynbos.se great review of 'The Future of Geographical Indications' on #TheIPKAT here:

@lawatleeds.bsky.social @cblpleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social

World Food Day - Associate Professor Andrea Zappalaglio Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

@anzapp.bsky.social shares some insights into his ongoing research on Geographical Indications and human rights in the EU context: tinyurl.com/4ex2s6tw

💡 We are waiting for your abstracts for the next issue of the Journal of Law, Market and Innovation dedicated to 'Governing AI and Digital General-Purpose Technologies: balancing Innovation, Competition and Rights in the Digital Economy'.

🗓️ The deadline is 25 November.

For more info 👇

Are you interested in IP Law, Technology and Governance of Innovation?

Our Technology, Governance and IP Law Group (TGIPG) is officially operational.

Stay tuned and contact us for more info.

@cblpleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social

Tastes like Europe: how the EU protects its most famous products What do Champagne, Halloumi and Parma ham all have in common? They’re not just delicious — they’re protected. Andrea Zappalaglio helps us unpack the world of geographical indications (GIs), the EU’s…

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@anzapp.bsky.social, Associate Professor at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social, helps us untangle the EU’s most flavorful rules: Geographical Indications (GI).

But how exactly do GIs work? Who decides what makes the cut?

www.untangled-podcast.eu/tastes-like-...

Fantastic and fun book launch event at #CCLS @qmul.bsky.social

With
@grahamdutfield.bsky.social
#EnricoBonadio
#NatalieCorthesy

@universityofleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social

Discussing IP and Sustainability at @biicl.bsky.social at a beautiful event organised by #NatalieCorthesy

Policy Leeds signpost, August 2025 New transport partnership launches, citizen engagement guides for Parliaments, plus research on climate action, health inequalities, and…

📢 It's that time! This month's @policyleeds.bsky.social signpost includes our very own @anzapp.bsky.social's upcoming webinar:

'Role of food quality labels in global sustainability and rural development'
🗓️ 17 September
⏰ 12–12:40pm
📍 Online

Read more and register here 👇
tinyurl.com/zcankk7j

Join us Wed 17 Sept, 12.00–12.40pm.

Hear Dr @anzapp.bsky.social on: 'Role of food quality labels in global sustainability & rural development'.

We’ll explore trends in food quality labels, especially Geographical Indications—trademarks protecting products tied to regions like cheeses & wines.

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Vineyard

Join us Wed 17 Sept, 12.00–12.40pm.

Hear Dr @anzapp.bsky.social on: 'Role of food quality labels in global sustainability & rural development'.

We’ll explore trends in food quality labels, especially Geographical Indications—trademarks protecting products tied to regions like cheeses & wines.

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It is a pleasure to announce that I have been appointed as a member of the #EuropeanLawInstitute . I am honored to join such a distinguished institution, and I will do my best to contribute to the development of a strong and fair EU law frame. @universityofleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social

Happy to see that the quality of our research is among the best in the Country according to the ranking.

Today our Technology, Governance and IP Group at @lawatleeds.bsky.social has signed a memorandum with the School of IP of Southwest University of Political Science and Law of Chongqing. We look forward to making great things together!
@universityofleeds.bsky.social @grahamdutfield.bsky.social

Intellectual Property and Cannabis ‘The book stands out as one of the most comprehensive and insightful works on the intersection of intellectual property (IP) and cannabis. It is not only academically rigorous, but also offers a pract...

For more info on the volume, see here:

I am truly flattered that #EnricoBonadio , #NatalieCortesy and #YentilWilliams have invited me to write the closing remarks for their fascinating volume on 'IP Law and Cannabis'. Thank you!

@lawatleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social @cblpleeds.bsky.social

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GFEI spotlight: Dr Andrea Zappalaglio @anzapp.bsky.social is an Associate Professor Intellectual Property Law, @lawatleeds.bsky.social

His research focus is on Intellectual Property related to sustainability, especially in the field of food production and rural development.

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Vineyard in the sunshine

Find out more about Andrea's research below or connect with him at @anzapp.bsky.social

👉 essl.leeds.ac.uk/law/staff/29...

👉 www.researchgate.net/profile/Andr...

👉 leeds.academia.edu/AndreaZappal...

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