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

The #ECTA GI Committee leadership with friends in #Dublin

Discussing ESG, Greenwashing and Green Claims at #ECTA #Dublin Nice crowd, great panel, brilliant questions.

This will be cool #TwoBirds #London #Origin #IP

I am ready to talk about Sustainability and EU Agricultural Policy. And you? @lawatleeds.bsky.social @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social

Participating in the #GI conference of the year. Stellar event at #GDGoenka 📖 🇮🇳

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

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

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

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...

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.

🎓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

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

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 @jocelynbos.se great review of 'The Future of Geographical Indications' on #TheIPKAT here: @lawatleeds.bsky.social @cblpleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social

@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 👇

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

🚨 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-...

Fantastic and fun book launch event at #CCLS @qmul.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

📢 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

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. 👇

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. 👇

It is a pleasure to announce that I have been appointed as a member of the #EuropeanLawInstitute . I am honored to join such a distinguished institution, and I will do my best to contribute to the development of a strong and fair EU law frame. @universityofleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social

Happy to see that the quality of our research is among the best in the Country according to the ranking.

Today our Technology, Governance and IP Group at @lawatleeds.bsky.social has signed a memorandum with the School of IP of Southwest University of Political Science and Law of Chongqing. We look forward to making great things together! @universityofleeds.bsky.social @grahamdutfield.bsky.social

I am truly flattered that #EnricoBonadio , #NatalieCortesy and #YentilWilliams have invited me to write the closing remarks for their fascinating volume on 'IP Law and Cannabis'. Thank you! @lawatleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social @cblpleeds.bsky.social

GFEI spotlight: Dr Andrea Zappalaglio @anzapp.bsky.social is an Associate Professor Intellectual Property Law, @lawatleeds.bsky.social His research focus is on Intellectual Property related to sustainability, especially in the field of food production and rural development. 1/6 🧵

Find out more about Andrea's research below or connect with him at @anzapp.bsky.social 👉 essl.leeds.ac.uk/law/staff/29... 👉 www.researchgate.net/profile/Andr... 👉 leeds.academia.edu/AndreaZappal... 6/6

Israeli forces have turned the occupied Gaza Strip into one of the most dangerous places on Earth for media workers. No journalist should ever be targeted for carrying out their work.

Fantastic workshop the future of Business Law organised at @cblpleeds.bsky.social in cooperation with @durhamuniversity.bsky.social . Thanks to all the organisers and those who made this possible! @lawatleeds.bsky.social

Congratulations to all the editors and contributors on the publication of this excellent new volume! 📚🥳 #OpenAccess #NewBook #Academia #AcademicSky #LawSky #AgriFood #GeographicalIndications @cblpleeds.bsky.social

I decided to shake laziness away and open an Academia.edu account. Now you can find all my main works here: leeds.academia.edu/AndreaZappal...

The edited volume 'Worldwide Perspectives on Geographical Indications' is OUT! It includes the contribution 'EU Registered Silent GIs', authored by myself, Andrea Marescotti and Giovanni Belletti. The book is available open access: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Busy on-field research day, meeting with producers of niche foods struggling due to climate change. Now back home with boot full of rare spirits, cheeses, vegs and fruit of super top quality. I love my job. #food #gi #quality #climatechange #sustainability #ruraldevelopment

More methods at Leeds! Join us on the 15th of May to hear @pwgtennant.bsky.social discuss 'Good and bad controls: an introduction to causal diagrams' Further information and link to register below, socialresearchmethods.leeds.ac.uk/events/good-...

Italy one of five ‘dismantlers’ causing ‘democratic recession’ in Europe, report says

"You say potato, I say biocultural heritage that safeguards global food security" - Extinction Studies PhD student Sarah Oakes shares her thoughts on the importance of diverse food crops https://buff.ly/40D8zW0 #extinction #foodsecurity #potato

📣 New book alert!! 'The Future of Geographical Indications: European and Global Perspectives', co-edited by Dr @anzapp.bsky.social, is out now with Edward Elgar Publishing. Read more below! tinyurl.com/mpusvt6n @cblpleeds.bsky.social #HigherEd #AcademicSky #LawSky

The hardback copies of “The Future of Geographical Indications” are stunning. Thanks @elgarpublishing.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social

I love branding

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

It was great to participate in the 'Quality Food' event organised by #BicoccaUniversity in #Milan. Leading a multidisciplinary discussion on Food, Sustainability and Fundamental Rights was incredibly interesting. @universityofleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social @lssi.bsky.social

Check out this article about Dr @anzapp.bsky.social working on the EU reform of #Geographicalindications law.👇 tinyurl.com/cp4nd7k9 GI law protects place-based product names such as 'Scotch Whisky' @cblpleeds.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu #ECTA #LawSky #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #AcademicSky

First day of teaching at @lawatleeds.bsky.social today, discussing the current trends in global IP business. Great conversation and good vibes 👍

CALL FOR PAPERS: In May, The School will be hosting a two-day international conference called 'A New Direction in Intellectual Property Treaty-making? Winning Against the Odds for Human Rights, Equity, and Indigenous People.' @cblpleeds.bsky.social

My new #Leeds profile page is online and available! Take a look to know more about my expertise and contacts. @lawatleeds.bsky.social essl.leeds.ac.uk/staff/2952/a...

Our very own starter pack is here! If we have missed anyone please let us know or tag them in the comments. go.bsky.app/S3kfkmJ