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 (a…
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…
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…
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…
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) –…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
