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18/12/2025-Member’s Voice (ii): Legal Successes of the Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma in Malta and Brazil strengthen PDO protection in foreign markets, by Simone Calzi, Head of legal department, Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma
The Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma has achieved two highly significant successes in protecting the PDO in foreign markets, reaffirming the importance of the enforcement activities the producer Group has been carrying out for more than 60 years. The first…
18/12/2025-Member’s Voice (i): The French National Institute for Origin and Quality (INAO) celebrates Its 90th Anniversary, by ALEXIS SANNIER, Communication Manager, INAO
Since 1935, National Institute for Origin and Quality (Institut national de l’origine et de la qualité, ou INAO) has been at the forefront of French policy promoting agricultural products through official quality and origin signs (SIQO), which include geographical indications…
18/12/2025-Latest news on the protection of GIs on gTLDs and ccTLDs
Last April, the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center and the Internet Commerce Association (ICA) had published an Initial Report of the WIPO-ICA UDRP Review Project Team. The document (available here ) did not recommend that the ICANN’s Phase 2 Review…
01/12/2025-oriGIn’s central role in light of the full application of the EU regime for craft and industrial GIs
Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 on the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products – which had entered into force on 16 November 2023 and complemented by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1956 and Delegated Regulation 2025/1955 of 29 September 2025 –…
25/11/2025-oriGIn appoints Mr. Alfredo Rendón Algara as Representative for Latin America
Following the recent decision to establish its Latin America antenna, the global alliance of geographical indications is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alfredo Rendón Algara as oriGIn’s Representative for Latin America. With an eminent career in Intellectual Property…
08-10/10/2025-oriGIn 2025 Biennial Meeting in Morelia: A Global Celebration of GIs, marking the launch of oriGIn Latin America
From 8–10 October 2025, the city of Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, welcomed the global community of Geographical Indications (GIs) for the oriGIn 2025 Biennial Meeting — an historic gathering that brought together more than 600 participants from 35 countries. Hosted by…
30/10/2025-#BM2025 #Morelia #Awards: First edition of the “oriGIn GI Champion Awards”
The 2025 oriGIn Biennial Meeting, held in Morelia from 8 to 10 October, brought together over 600 participants from more than 35 countries for a three-day program full of inspiring activities and exchanges, marking a highly successful gathering for the…
27/10/2025-#BM2025 #Morelia: oriGIn President, Board and Vice-Presidents for the Biennium 2026-2027
In the framework of oriGIn 2025 Biennial Meeting – held in Morelia (Michoacán, Mexico) on 8-10 October, the Statutory General Assembly re-elected Riccardo Deserti, Director General of Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano, as President of oriGIn. With such a team, oriGIn…
10/10/2025-oriGIn BM2025 Morelia: President’s Closing Remarks
It is a great pleasure and an honor to have the opportunity to conclude our Biennial Meeting. I arrived three days ago from Italy, parlando italiano, and we have spent these days working and speaking in English. But now, allow…
23/10/2025-#BM2025 #Morelia: General Assembly Decisions on Statutes, Internal Regulation and draft oriGIn Manifesto on Global Policies 2026-2027
The 2025 oriGIn Biennial Meeting, held in Morelia, Michoacán (Mexico) from 8 to 10 October, brought together over 600 participants from more than 35 countries for a three-day program full of inspiring activities and exchanges, marking a highly successful gathering…
09/10/2025-International conference on GIs-Speakers’ presentations
Speakers’ Presentations Keynote speech: GIs in the International Trade Panel 1: GI Agenda 2030: Challenges for the Next 5 Years Moderator: Ms. Valerie Pieprzownik, GI expert, Food and Nutrition Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) –…
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08/10/2025-PRESS RELEASE: The global GI community convened in Morelia, Mexico, for a landmark 2025 oriGIn Biennial Meeting, marking the official launch of oriGIn America Latina
On October 8, the global GI community gathered in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, for an historic 2025 oriGIn Biennial Meeting. The event is hosted by Casa de Artesanías de Michoacán de Ocampo, with support of the State of Michoacán. Over 650 representatives from GI groups,…
06/10/2025-oriGIn Statutory General Assembly, 8 October -Relevant documents
Dear Members, In preparation for oriGIn Statutory General Assembly on 8 October, please find below the following documents: In line with oriGIn commitment to sustainable practices, these documents are provided in electronic format only. We look forward to welcoming the…
17/09/2025-oriGIn Statutory General Assembly (8 October): Vote by proxy
Dear Member, In the framework of our 2025 Biennial Meeting in Morelia, the Statutory General Assembly will be held on Wednesday 8 October at 15h00 (Mexico): We will review the activities carried out over the last 2 years, discuss the action…
12/09/2025-Proposed Amendments to oriGIn’s Statutes and Internal Regulations
Dear Members, Please find attached a proposal to amend the Organization’s Statutes (HERE) and Internal Regulations (HERE) . These proposals will be discussed at the statutory General Assembly in Morelia on October 8, 2025. Over the past years, oriGIn has…
08-10/10/2025-#BM2025: Join Us in Morelia for the oriGIn 2025 Biennial Meeting – Register Now!
From 8–10 October, join the global GIs community for oriGIn 2025 Biennial Meeting in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico — a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its stunning colonial architecture. 📝 Program 🌐 Event official website (Full information and registration): originmexico2025.com Michoacán is rich in…
08/09/2025-PRESS RELEASE: The Global Alliance of Geographical Indications Welcomes EU-Mercosur and EU-Mexico Trade Agreements and Urges Swift Approval
The Global Alliance of Geographical Indications (GIs) welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to the Council for the signature and conclusion of two trade agreements: the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and the EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement (MGA). Once the respective ratification…
01/09/2025-IPI and oriGIn join forces to enhance the sustainability of GI value chains
01/09/2025-Members’ Voice (ii): From Craft to Catalyst. The GI “Kutch Embroidery” promotes sustainable development goals, by Dr. Annamma Samuel, DPIIT-IPR Chair Professor, Gujarat National Law University (GNLU)
This article examines the role of Kutch Embroidery, a geographical indication (GI) craft from the land of Gujarat, India in advancing sustainable development. Recognized as a blend of tradition, cultural heritage and craftswomanship, Kutch Embroidery transcends its aesthetic appeal to…
