Cuba’s geographic indication (GI) for rum was submitted to the EU for approval on Feb. 22, 2023. If approved, Cuba’s rules about what can be labeled “Ron de Cuba” will be enforced within EU countries.
How much influence does E.U. recognition of a G.I. impact other parties like U.K. and U.S.? I'm new to this side of things, but I recall there being some legal fights within the U.S. around Cuban rums.
How much influence does E.U. recognition of a G.I. impact other parties like U.K. and U.S.? I'm new to this side of things, but I recall there being some legal fights within the U.S. around Cuban rums.
Great question. For the UK, I'm not 100% sure yet, post-brexit.
For the US, it sadly has little impact. See this story I wrote: https://cocktailwonk.com/2019/11/can-us-recognize-rum-regulations.html
The legal fights within the US regarding Cuban rums aren't over the GI itself, Trademark ownership issues is much more likely.