Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Slovenia on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations for spirit and aromatized drinks.

The Contracting Parties agree, on the basis of the principles of non discrimination and reciprocity, to recognize, protect and control designations for spirit and aromatized drinks originating in their territory. The products covered by this Agreement are spirit drinks and aromatized wines as defined in the Community and Slovenian legislation specified therein. Title I deals with reciprocal protection of designations of spirit and aromatized drinks. The Parties undertake to ensure reciprocal protection of the designations referred to in article 5 and used to describe spirit and aromatized drinks originating in their respective territories. In particular, they waive their right to invoke article 24(4) of the TRIPs Agreement in order to refuse to grant protection to designations form the other Party (art. 4). Title II of the Agreement regards controls and mutual assistance between the competent authorities. Article 12 specifies the measures to be undertaken in case of infringement. Title III concerns management of the Agreement, which includes the arrangement of a working group.