24In answering that question, the only test mentioned in Article 6(1) of Directive 89/104 is whether the indication of geographical origin is used in accordance with honest practices in industrial or commercial matters. The condition of ‘honest practice’ constitutes in substance the expression of a duty to act fairly in relation to the legitimate interests of the trade mark owner (BMW, cited above, paragraph 61).
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