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New genomic techniques, plant variety rights and wine law

Abstract

The paper discusses potential implications of New Genomic Technologies (NGTs) on European Plant Variety and Wine Law. It first analyzes the legal notions of variety in the Community Plant Variety Right System and Wine Law. It then describes the ongoing legislative efforts to facilitate the use of NGTs in the EU as well as their implications for Intellectual Property Rights. It finishes by proposing to disentangle the notion of grape variety in Wine Law from the variety designations under Plant Variety Law. This could preserve the high recognition of established varieties without compromising legitimate consumer expectations in wine authenticity. At the same time, it could contribute to intravarietal diversity and the sustainability of viticulture in light of new technological and climatic realities.
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Publication date: 22/09/2025

Issue: 46th World Congress of Vine and Wine

Type: Oral

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Tilman Reinhardt1, Alessandro Monaco1

1 University of Bayreuth

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IVES Conference Series | OIV | OIV 2025

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