At the hearing, the Federal Republic of Germany moreover pointed out that several cases concerning the use in Germany of the name ‘Parmesan’ are currently pending before the German courts, one of which was brought by the Consorzio del formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano.
Kohtuistungil märkis Saksamaa Liitvabariik lisaks, et kohtuasjad, mis puudutavad nimetuse „parmesan” kasutamist Saksamaal, on Saksa kohtute menetluses ning ühe neist on esitanud Consorzio del formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano.