Andrea Zappalaglio
@anzapp.bsky.social
Associate Professor in Intellectual Property Law (University of Leeds); formerly University of Sheffield and Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition. Oxford DPhil. He/Him.
For everything about me: www.zappalaglio.com
For everything about me: www.zappalaglio.com
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Andrea Zappalaglio
@anzapp.bsky.social
· Feb 27
The book 'The Future of Geographical Indications', edited by Prof Enrico Bonadio and myself is OUT.
The book provides an updated, global and multidisciplinary view on the Law of Geographical Indications. For more info:
lnkd.in/ebBQQqyD
@lawatleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
The book provides an updated, global and multidisciplinary view on the Law of Geographical Indications. For more info:
lnkd.in/ebBQQqyD
@lawatleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
The Leeds Stop of the 'Northern IP Network' was a blast. Thanks to everyone who joined us and to those who made it possible, in particular @iszpotakowski.bsky.social , the #UKIPO , Leeds' @cblpleeds.bsky.social and all the members of #TGIPRG
@universityofleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social
@universityofleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social
September 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM
The Leeds Stop of the 'Northern IP Network' was a blast. Thanks to everyone who joined us and to those who made it possible, in particular @iszpotakowski.bsky.social , the #UKIPO , Leeds' @cblpleeds.bsky.social and all the members of #TGIPRG
@universityofleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social
@universityofleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social
I have been appointed Secretary of the GI Committee of #ECTA, one of the finest communities of IP specialists in the world.
For me, it is just another opportunity to serve this group of great friends, generating impact and pushing for a better, more inclusive and sustainable IP in Europe and beyond
For me, it is just another opportunity to serve this group of great friends, generating impact and pushing for a better, more inclusive and sustainable IP in Europe and beyond
June 30, 2026 at 12:34 PM
I have been appointed Secretary of the GI Committee of #ECTA, one of the finest communities of IP specialists in the world.
For me, it is just another opportunity to serve this group of great friends, generating impact and pushing for a better, more inclusive and sustainable IP in Europe and beyond
For me, it is just another opportunity to serve this group of great friends, generating impact and pushing for a better, more inclusive and sustainable IP in Europe and beyond
June 20, 2026 at 10:40 AM
May 4, 2026 at 10:17 AM
I am ready to talk about Sustainability and EU Agricultural Policy. And you?
@lawatleeds.bsky.social @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social
@lawatleeds.bsky.social @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social
April 13, 2026 at 12:47 PM
I am ready to talk about Sustainability and EU Agricultural Policy. And you?
@lawatleeds.bsky.social @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social
@lawatleeds.bsky.social @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social
April 10, 2026 at 9:10 AM
The School of Law of the University of Leeds is officially the 69th world according to QS University Ranking 2026. A top 100 Department in a Top 100 institution.
Congratulations to all my world-class colleagues!
@lawatleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Congratulations to all my world-class colleagues!
@lawatleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
March 25, 2026 at 12:43 PM
The School of Law of the University of Leeds is officially the 69th world according to QS University Ranking 2026. A top 100 Department in a Top 100 institution.
Congratulations to all my world-class colleagues!
@lawatleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Congratulations to all my world-class colleagues!
@lawatleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.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.
rdcu.be/e6BID
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.
rdcu.be/e6BID
Restore Balance to European Geographical Indications Protection: Evoking the British Law on Extended Passing Off
rdcu.be
March 3, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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.
rdcu.be/e6BID
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.
rdcu.be/e6BID
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.
rdcu.be/e6BID
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.
rdcu.be/e6BID
Restore Balance to European Geographical Indications Protection: Evoking the British Law on Extended Passing Off
rdcu.be
March 3, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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.
rdcu.be/e6BID
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.
rdcu.be/e6BID
Reposted by Andrea Zappalaglio
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...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Restore Balance to European Geographical Indications Protection: Evoking the British Law on Extended Passing Off - IIC - International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law
The scope of protection for geographical indications in the European Union has expanded too far, particularly in evocation cases. Scholars and stakeholders have raised alarm about the need for measure...
link.springer.com
March 3, 2026 at 6:41 AM
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...
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.
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.
March 2, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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.
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.
Reposted by Andrea Zappalaglio
🎓Apply now for ESRC White Rose DTP PhD studentships commencing Oct '26 @universityofleeds.bsky.social
💠Application deadline: 21 Jan 2026
💠Open to UK & international applicants
💠Funding includes fees + stipend
💠Specialist awards available
👉 Further info: bit.ly/471gXBM
#Funding #PhD #Studentships
💠Application deadline: 21 Jan 2026
💠Open to UK & international applicants
💠Funding includes fees + stipend
💠Specialist awards available
👉 Further info: bit.ly/471gXBM
#Funding #PhD #Studentships
January 15, 2026 at 9:17 AM
🎓Apply now for ESRC White Rose DTP PhD studentships commencing Oct '26 @universityofleeds.bsky.social
💠Application deadline: 21 Jan 2026
💠Open to UK & international applicants
💠Funding includes fees + stipend
💠Specialist awards available
👉 Further info: bit.ly/471gXBM
#Funding #PhD #Studentships
💠Application deadline: 21 Jan 2026
💠Open to UK & international applicants
💠Funding includes fees + stipend
💠Specialist awards available
👉 Further info: bit.ly/471gXBM
#Funding #PhD #Studentships
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
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
January 13, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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
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
Reposted by Andrea Zappalaglio
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
Read more about their insights on 'Innovation and Global Food Security'👇
tinyurl.com/y8mbj4dx
@cblpleeds.bsky.social #FoodSecurity #AcademicSky #LawSky
November 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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
Read more about their insights on 'Innovation and Global Food Security'👇
tinyurl.com/y8mbj4dx
@cblpleeds.bsky.social #FoodSecurity #AcademicSky #LawSky
Read @jocelynbos.se great review of 'The Future of Geographical Indications' on #TheIPKAT here:
@lawatleeds.bsky.social @cblpleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
@lawatleeds.bsky.social @cblpleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
[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.
ipkitten.blogspot.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Read @jocelynbos.se great review of 'The Future of Geographical Indications' on #TheIPKAT here:
@lawatleeds.bsky.social @cblpleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
@lawatleeds.bsky.social @cblpleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Reposted by Andrea Zappalaglio
@anzapp.bsky.social shares some insights into his ongoing research on Geographical Indications and human rights in the EU context: tinyurl.com/4ex2s6tw
World Food Day - Associate Professor Andrea Zappalaglio
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October 17, 2025 at 8:28 AM
@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 👇
🗓️ The deadline is 25 November.
For more info 👇
JLMI Call for papers - Issue no. 2/2026
| Journal of Law, Market & Innovation
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October 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
💡 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 👇
🗓️ 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
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
Technology, Governance and Intellectual Property Law Group (TGIPG)
essl.leeds.ac.uk
September 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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
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
Reposted by Andrea Zappalaglio
🚨 New Episode Alert 🚨
@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-...
@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-...
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…
www.untangled-podcast.eu
September 9, 2025 at 6:13 AM
🚨 New Episode Alert 🚨
@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-...
@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
With
@grahamdutfield.bsky.social
#EnricoBonadio
#NatalieCorthesy
@universityofleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Fantastic and fun book launch event at #CCLS @qmul.bsky.social
With
@grahamdutfield.bsky.social
#EnricoBonadio
#NatalieCorthesy
@universityofleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.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
September 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Discussing IP and Sustainability at @biicl.bsky.social at a beautiful event organised by #NatalieCorthesy
Reposted by Andrea Zappalaglio
📢 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
'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
Policy Leeds signpost, August 2025
New transport partnership launches, citizen engagement guides for Parliaments, plus research on climate action, health inequalities, and…
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August 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
📢 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
'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
Reposted by Andrea Zappalaglio
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.
👇
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.
👇
August 1, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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.
👇
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.
👇
Reposted by Andrea Zappalaglio
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.
👇
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.
👇
July 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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.
👇
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.
👇