Organization for an International Geographical Indications Network
oriGIn is the global alliance of Geographical Indications (GIs) from a large variety of sectors, representing some 600 associations of producers and other GI-related institutions from 40 countries
GIs Worldwide Compilation and oriGIn in numbers
Worldwide GIs Compilation
oriGIn Members
oriGIn Membership Countries
2026 GI Trends Panel (composed by 32 groups) in numbers
Turnover
73.1 billion EUR
Direct jobs
638.982 Units
Export
58.9 billion EUR
Land
1.057.214 Km²
Latest news
05-06/11/2026- The First International Event on GI Cooperation Projects (5–6 November 2026, Alicante)
Building on this experience, participants will draw lessons from past initiatives and define priorities for the next generation of GI cooperation projects,
15/10/2026-Member’s Voice (I): Important decision of the Second Board of Appeal of EUIPO concerning the application for the EUTM “CHAMPAIGN”, by Nicolas Clarembeaux, Counsel, ALTIUS
On 24 August, the EUIPO 2nd Board of Appeal ruled in the case concerning the application for the EUTM “CHAMPAIGN” in Class
15/10/2026-Member’s Voice (II): Serbia Extends Domain Name Dispute Resolution to Geographical Indications, by Ms. Suzana Doncic Stanimirovic, Zivko Mijatovic & Partners
On 4 June 2026, the new Rules of Procedure for the Resolution of Disputes Concerning the Registration of National Internet Domain Names
15/10/2026-Spanish Supreme Court confirms that GI Groups can claim damages under EU law
In Judgment No. 253/2026 of 21 July 2026, the Civil Chamber of the Spanish Supreme Court ruled in favour of the Regulatory
31/08/2026-Call to oriGIn Global Community: Urgent Need to Support the Colombia’s Coffee Producers Affected by the Recent Earthquake
Dear Members, Colombia was recently struck by a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake.The impact has been particularly severe in the heart of the
15/07/2026- Entry into force of the 2026 edition of the Guidelines for Examination of European Union trade marks (EUTMs)
The 2026 edition of the EUIPO Guidelines for the Examination of EUTMs has entered into force on 1st July. oriGIn is pleased
Sustainability
Sustainability
Protection
Protection
Cooperation
Cooperation
Our global network is an ideal platform for the exchange of best practices among groups and experts on practical topics of interest for GIs, from legal and enforcement issues, to controls, associations and sustainability.
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Policy and Advocacy
oriGIn regularly expresses its views in favor of a fair and transparent legal framework for the protection of GIs.
GI Trends
As of 2022 , oriGIn monitors once a year the major trends affecting, and the sentiment of, GIs worldwide.
Events
Through oriGIn global network, GI groups and institutions exchange experience and “best-practices.”
GIs Compilation
oriGIn GIs compilation aims to list GIs protected in the world, notwithstanding the legal system and terminology adopted at the national level.
oriGIn for Sustainability
Bilateral/Plurilateral Agreements
Relation with trademarks
Our members speak for us
The Idaho Potato Commission is extremely pleased with its membership in oriGIn. The networking opportunities, personal and professional business relationships we have developed and opportunities to solve complex problems through discussion with other members who have “travelled the path” before us is invaluable. The increased recognition of GI’s as a valuable form of Intellectual Property has been significantly advanced through oriGIn’s efforts. GI’s most certainly deliver real economic value to producers who very much benefit from the fine work of oriGIn.
Actualmente oriGIn es, sin duda, una organización imprescindible en el panorama internacional de las Indicaciones Geográficas y una red de contacto de productores de todo el mundo. Gracias a las actividades que oriGIn realiza en ámbito internacional, los Consejos Reguladores españoles han podido tanto defender la reputación de sus productos como establecer contacto con sus homólogos de otros países intercambiando conocimiento y mejores prácticas. En oriGIn hemos unido nuestras fuerzas haciendo frente común para una mejor protección y promoción de nuestros productos .