one of the few bright outcomes from this insane war may be the devaluation of United States brands in the rest of the world. On top of a half-billion dollar trade deficit, it could have a substantial effect.
On Sun, Apr 06, 2003 at 07:45:13AM +0200, Patrick Bond wrote: > This issue bedevilled the EU/S.Africa free trade talks here a few years ago. > The most obvious point -- that it doesn't matter at all what's inside the > package, profitability depends upon the brainwashing of consumers who > associate a brand name with a product -- was never made. > > Let's hope that with militant Idaho potato farmers and maybe a few others > intent on violating branding, that the whole system will break down > faster... > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ian Murray" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Regions claim rights to Pilsener, bologna > > > U.S. food companies say the European Union does little to protect U.S. > > food terms. A state agency representing Idaho Potatoes failed in its > > attempt to challenge a trademark registration given to a French company > > bearing the Idaho name, they said. The reason: Idaho is not part of the EU > > and has no standing with its agencies. Patrick Kole of the Idaho Potato > > Commission said that's "unfair to anybody who's not a member of the EU. > > You can't even bring a case. You're shut out." > -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University Chico, CA 95929 Tel. 530-898-5321 E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
