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1.An opposition, as referred to in Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, shall contain:
(a)the name published in the Official Journal of the European Union, C series, in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 to which the opposition relates, with the indication of the type of geographical indication and the sector (agricultural products, wines or spirit drinks);
(b)the reference to the Official Journal of the European Union, C series, in which the name to which the opposition relates was published;
(c)a statement formally signifying the opposition to the registration of that name;
(d)the name and contact details of the Member State authority or of the third country authority or of the natural or legal person submitting the opposition;
(e)a description of the legitimate interest of the natural or legal person that submitted the opposition; this requirement shall not apply to national authorities;
(f)an indication of the grounds for opposition, as referred to in Article 19(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;
(g)substantiated reasons justifying the opposition, including details of the facts, evidence and comments in support of the opposition;
(h)authorisation to the Commission to transmit any personal data that may be contained in the opposition.
The opposition may be accompanied by supporting documents, where relevant.An opposition shall be drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex II.
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