18/05/2023-SAVE THE DATE: oriGIn 2023 “GI Trends” Panel survey presentation
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28/03/2023-Chile-EU: The modernised agreements on wines and spirits entered into force while the FTA (which provided a chapter on the protection of agricultural GIs) will soon undergo the ratification process
On 9 March, the modernised agreements on wines and spirits between EU and Chile entered into force. The original agreements on wines and spirits were signed by the EU and Chile in 2002. The modernised agreements update and strengthen the protection…
28/03/2023-Member’s Voice: Update on the legal standing of GI representing organisations enforcing GI rights in Germany – A solution in sight? by Niklas Fels, LL.M. (Wellington) Counsel at Bird & Bird LLP
Last year in May, I reported about a change in German legislation which resulted in a potential loss of legal entitlement for GI representing organisations to raise GI infringement claims in Germany. In the meantime, we have been in touch…
28/03/2023-oriGIn increasingly involved in cooperation projects aimed at promoting GI recognition in emerging economies and developing countries
Over the years, oriGIn has increasingly been involved in cooperation projects aimed at promoting GI recognition in emerging economies and developing countries. One example is the recent cooperation with AfriPI on African GIs. A success factors for GIs, we have…
15/03/2023-Member’s Voice: Delhi High Court Rules in Armasuisse v. the Trade Mark Registry and another – How a Trade Mark Dispute can have implications for GI rights in India, by Rajendra Kumar, K&S Partners
By a common judgment passed on January 4, 2023, the High Court of Delhi allowed two appeals filed by Armasuisse, the military wing of the Swiss Federation engaged in procuring armaments for Switzerland’s Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and…
08/03/2023-Adoption of MEP Walsmann report by the Legal Committee of the European Parliament on craft and industrial GIs – Members
On 28 February, the Legal Committee of the European Parliament (comJURI) adopted the report of MEP Walsmann (PEE, Germany) on the Commission proposal for a new regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products. The Council had adopted its position…
08/03/2023-oriGIn celebrates the International Women Day 2023
08/03/2023-Member’s Voice: Strengthening of the cooperation between Georgia and the Republic of Moldova in the field of GIs, by Mariam Kepulaze, Head of Trademarks and GIs Second Division, National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – SAKPATENTI
The Bilateral Agreement on Mutual Recognition and Protection of Geographical Indications between the Republic of Moldova And Georgia was signed on February 1, 2023 in Tbilisi. The signing of the document will pave the way for cooperation between our countries…
08/03/2023-Adoption of MEP Walsmann report by the Legal Committee of the European Parliament on craft and industrial GIs
On 28 February, the Legal Committee of the European Parliament (comJURI) adopted the report of MEP Walsmann (PEE, Germany) on the Commission proposal for a new regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products. The Council had adopted its position…
08/03/2023-The Court of Cordoba imposes criminal penalties for the use of the name “Los Pedroches” with respect to products not covered by the PDO
On 23 February the Spanish justice has taken an important step in protecting PDO and PGI products. The Criminal Court of Cordoba has convicted the use of the name “Los Pedroches” on the labeling of hams not covered by the…
01/03/2023-Job & training opportunities in the GI sector
Discover some recent interesting job & training opportunities within institutions (groups, associations, public institutions, private bodies, …) of the GI sector: Chargé(e) de mission Efficacité énergétique (Comité Champagne) Technicien(ne) R&D Microbiologie (H/F – en CDI) (Comité Champagne) Assistant(e) de direction…
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15/02/2023-The African Intellectual Property Organization joins the WIPO Geneva Act
Last December, the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) – second intergovernmental organization after the EU – acceded to the WIPO Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical indications. The Geneva Act will enter into force…
15/02/2023-Towards a more sustainable development model to reduce impact on the environment
Early in January, the Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT) was elected to chair the Board of Associations of the Business Alliance for the Climate (“Alianza empresarial por el clima”) of the State of Jalisco (Mexico). The Business Alliance for Climate…
15/02/2023-Member’s Voice: The EUIPO Grand Board of Appeal decision on cancellation proceedings against the EUTM ICELAND (word) and ICELAND (figurative), by Stefano de Bosio, de BOSIO & VECCHIONE
The first time ever the EUIPO grand board of appeal has held an oral hearing is for an indication of geographical source, the name of a State, Iceland (on this case, see an oriGIn article). This shows how sensitive GIs…
07/02/2023-oriGIn EU round table on recent developments of the EU Geographical Indications (GIs) system reform
On 7 February, oriGIn EU – in collaboration with MEP Paolo De Castro (S&D, IT) – organised a round-table in Brussels to discuss the recent developments of the EU Geographical Indications (GIs) system reform. See the program. Download the oriGIn…
09/02/2023-oriGIn EU Press release: GI review enters a crucial phase: An opportunity to further strengthen the EU GI system and contribute to the transition to a more sustainable agriculture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amandine Legros eu.office@origin-gi.com On 7 February, oriGIn EU – in collaboration with MEP Paolo De Castro (S&D, IT) – organised a round-table in Brussels to discuss the recent developments of the EU Geographical Indications (GIs) system…
30/01/2023-oriGIn presents its 2023 activities program
On 26 January, the oriGIn 2023 activities program was presented to the members and partners around the world during two online events to accommodate different time zones. oriGIn President, Riccardo Deserti, stressed the fact that announcing the organization annual program…
26/01/2022-Online events: oriGIn 2023 Activities program
On 26 January, oriGIn will present its 2023 program of activities. Two online meetings will be held to accommodate different time zones: • From 10 am to 11 am CET; • From 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm CET. If you…
23/01/2023-Member’s Voice: GI protection in the EU covers the shape or appearance of the product if that reproduction is liable to mislead the consumer, by Ms. Silvia Francazi, Lawyer
On 18 November 2022, the Paris Court of Appeal settled the dispute between the Syndicat Interprofessionnel de defense du Fromage Morbier and the société Fromagère du Livradois SAS, producer, since 1979, of the cheese called (since 2007, previously “Morbier”) “Montboissié…
16/01/2023-Job & training opportunities in the GI sector
Discover some recent interesting job & training opportunities within institutions (groups, associations, public institutions, private bodies, …) of the GI sector: Communication manager (Consorzio Parmigiano Reggiano ) Chargé de projet dédié aux actions de communication collective – CDI Février 2022…
