About On 18 and 19 June, the international GI community will convene in Geneva for our 2026 Expert Meeting, oriGIn flagship dedicated to the latest developments and challenges for the sector. The event will be held at oriGIn’s headquarters, Octagon Building, 2 chemin du Pavillon, 1218.…
Each year, the international Geographical Indications (GI) community gathers in Geneva for the oriGIn Expert Meeting, a flagship event addressing the latest developments and challenges shaping the GI sector. The 2026 edition will focus on four key thematic sessions: GI…
The oriGIn GI trends survey monitors every year the major trends affecting, and the sentiment of, GIs worldwide. The survey is sent to associations selected with the objective to ensure a wide spectrum of turnover and export figures as well…
Our top 2026 Can’t-Miss Events for your calendars: 04 May 2026, London – Presentation of oriGIn 2026 “GI Trends Panel” Survey On 4 May, we will present the results of our 2026 GI Trends Survey in London (Bird & Bird Office, 12 New…
The seminar will conclude with a networking session and a tasting of GI products, encouraging direct interaction among participants. Target AudienceThe seminar is aimed at public policymakers, producers, producer organizations, sector associations, researchers, and professionals involved in territorial and agri-food…
CIRAD and REDD, in collaboration with INDECOPI (Peruvian Intellectual Property Office), are organizing the AmLat GI training course this year, which will take place from September 6 to 12, 2026, in Cusco. This course is aimed at development agencies, professionals…
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Since 2022, oriGIn monitors once a year the major trends affecting, and the sentiment of, GIs worldwide through a survey sent to some 25-30 GI associations selected with the objective to ensure a wide spectrum of turnover and export figures…
Geographical Indications (GIs) carry something powerful: place, people, tradition, and reputation protected in law, but proven in real life. Still, many GI initiatives face the same challenge after registration: turning protection on paper into stronger livelihoods, better market access, and…
The European food system, to achieve sustainability, must face several new challenges while balancing environmental concerns, economic profitability, and social equity. In this regard, the European Union has always paid particular attention to the policies regarding quality schemes for the…
On 7 January, the Italian Parliament gave its final approval to the ratification of the Geneva Act. Italy is now expected to deposit its instrument of ratification at WIPO. Italy’s accession will contribute to the positive momentum of the Geneva…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
