Kernrechtsfrage
Whether 'Champ' is barred by the Treaty on the protection of 'Champagne' as an absolute protected geographical indication.
Extrahierter Entscheid
Yes. 'Champagne' enjoys absolute protection as the name of a historical French province, and 'Champ' is confusingly similar in French-speaking consumer perception.
Extrahierte Begründung
The treaty grants absolute protection to the protected name for all goods; 'Champ' is commonly understood as an abbreviation of 'Champagne' in French-speaking Switzerland, so the sign conflicts with the treaty and thus with applicable law.