Can Migrant Craft Claim a Foreign Place-Name? The Tangail Saree Dispute and Regulation (EU) 2023/2411
The article examines whether West Bengal can secure EU geographical indication protection for “Tangail Saree of Bengal” by establishing a distinct local reputation while addressing the name’s association with Bangladesh. It analyses Regulation (EU) 2023/2411’s requirements on geographical origin, consumer perception, and competing place-names.