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01/10/2024-Last Call to Register for the 2024 oriGIn Expert Meeting on GI protection & enforcement, to be held in Geneva on 10-11 October
Don’t miss our upcoming Expert Meeting in Geneva on 10-11 October on Geographical Indications protection and enforcement. An amazing program and an impressive lineup of groups, law firms, organizations, and experts attending the event , a delicious GI cocktail 😊makes…
2024 oriGIn’s Expert Meeting on GI protection and enforcement: Confirmed participants
Confirmed participants An impressive lineup of GI groups, law firms, organizations and experts have already confirmed their participation. Among them (in alphabetical order): GI groups: Association of Indonesian Geographical Indication (AIGI), Associazione Nazionale Industriale Distillatori di Alcoli e Acquaviti (AssoDistil),…
10-11/10/2024-oriGIn’s Expert Meeting on the latest developments and challenges related to GI protection and enforcement
The 2024 Expert Meeting took place in our office – 2 chemin du Pavillon, 1218, Le Grand Saconnex – Geneva, on 10-11 October. It has been a unique learning and networking opportunity for GI stakeholders interested in the latest developments and…
24/09/2024-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: Responsable communication (Comité Champagne) Un.e charge de communication, Institut national de l’origine et de la qualité (INAO). More…
28/08/2024-Don’t miss oriGIn 2024 Expert meeting, a unique learning and networking opportunity for GI stakeholders interested in the latest developments and challenges related to protection and enforcement
An impressive lineup of GI groups, law firms, organizations and experts have already confirmed their participation in our 2024 Expert Meeting, to be held in Geneva on 10-11 October. Among them (in alphabetical order): GI groups: Association of Indonesian Geographical Indication…
02/08/2024-Call for contributions for the International Conference on “Global Perspectives on Geographical Indications”
Following the success of the edition held in Montpellier in July 2022, the second international conference on “Global Perspectives on Geographical Indications” will take place in Rome, Italy, from 18 to 21 February 2025. The event – organized by the…
24/07/2024- Register for oriGIn Expert Meeting 2024 on the latest developments in GI protection and enforcement
More than 25 institutions – such as the Association of Indonesian Geographical Indications AIGI (Indonesia), the “Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac” BNIC (France), The “Comité Champagne” CIVC (France), the “Consejo Regulador del Tequila” CRT (Mexico), the “Consorzio de Grana Padano…
08/07/2024-oriGIn at the 2024 Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO
From 9 to 17 July, oriGIn attended the 2024 Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO. It was an opportunity to continue our campaign in favor of the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement, a modern and flexible international instrument…
04/07/2024-Registrations and the call for presentations for oriGIn 2024 Expert Meeting on the latest developments and challenges related to GI protection and enforcement are now open
Introduction The oriGIn global community is an ideal environment for sharing experiences and initiating partnerships. Following the successful experience of the “Thematic informal GI sessions”, held in Geneva during our 2023 Biennial Meeting, we have decided to make them an…
10-11/10/2024-Save The Date: The 2024 oriGIn expert meeting will take place in Geneva on 10-11 October
Following the positive feed-back received from the international GI community with respect to the “Thematic informal GI sessions” , held in Geneva during our 2023 Biennial Meeting, we have decided to make it an annual oriGIn event. The 2024 oriGIn…
27/06/2024-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: Juriste, Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne – Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB). Chargé.e de missions technique et réglementaire ,…
20/06/2024-Withdrawal of a EUTM application in conflict with the PDO Fontina and role of oriGIn in enforcement activities in support of its members
Last May, the application for the EU collective trademark No. 018719351 (figurative) “eA estrema d’Alpeggio Valle d’Aosta extrême d’Alpage Vallée d’Aoste” for Class 29 (Cheese), was withdrawn by the applicant, the A.R.P.A.V. (Regional Association of Owners of Alpeggi Valle d’Aosta).…
20/06/2024-The annual bilateral meeting between oriGIn and the EUIPO was held in Alicante on 11 June
On 11 June, the 2024 EUIPO – oriGIn meeting was held in Alicante, at the Office premises. This bilateral meeting – which takes place regularly since a few years and brings together oriGIn, several of its members and the EUIPO…
20/06/2024-The Consorzio in charge of the PDO Parmigiano Reggiano celebrates its 90th Anniversary
The Consorzio in charge of the PDO Parmigiano Reggiano reached this year an important milestone: it celebrates its 90th anniversary. Since its creation in 1934, the Consorzio has been dedicated to preserving and promoting the unique qualities of the iconic…
oriGIn EU Manifesto: Five Priorities to Value the Unique Contribution of GIs to European Agriculture and Society manifesto
oriGIn EU Manifesto: Five Priorities to Value the Unique Contribution of GIs to European Agriculture and Society In view of the new EU legislature, oriGIn EU has identified five priorities on which European institutions should focus their attention in the…
31/05/2024-Member’s Voice: EUIPO case law report: Dutch tequila evokes Tequila, even for wines! by Benjamin Fontaine, Partner, Plasseraud IP
Can a spirit GI be enforced in case of an evocation in connection with wines? Yes, says the Second Board of Appeal of the EUIPO in an interesting, yet isolated, decision of 6 March 2024 in case R1033 The decision…
31/05/2024-Strategy to transform America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production
In May, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated $300 million to 66 American organizations through the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) to promote American food and farm exports in high-potential markets. Launched in October 2023, the RAPP…
31/05/2024-An overview of the UK Free Trade Agreements (and their GI rules) after Brexit
Following “Brexit” on 31 January 2020, the UK has started to negotiate agreements with its partners to replace the FTA to which it was a party as a member of the EU. In this context, protecting intellectual property rights (and…
24/05/2024-Launch of the FAO-oriGIn publication “Developing a roadmap towards increased sustainability in geographical indication systems” (Guidelines and Toolkit)
Join us on 29 May 2024, from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm (CET) to: i. Discover the latest FAO-oriGIn guide and toolkit on GIs and sustainability ; ii. Hear from two potential beneficiaries (a representative of a GI association and…
