This document discusses the potential introduction of a new EU scheme to protect geographical indications (GIs) for non-agricultural products. It notes that the EU Commission is considering such a scheme to remedy insufficient protection of non-agri GIs and improve negotiations with other countries. The scheme would allow registration of GIs from EU member states and third countries. The document also examines how this new scheme could impact trademark registration by providing additional grounds for refusal or invalidating marks that conflict with registered GIs. It calls for simplifying and aligning GI protection systems to make them more efficient and visible.