Introduction
The 2024 Expert Meeting will take place in our office – 2 chemin du Pavillon, 1218, Le Grand Saconnex – Geneva, on 10-11 October. Sessions will start at 2 pm of 10 October and end on 11 October at 1.45 pm.
The oriGIn Expert Meeting represents a unique learning and networking opportunity for GI stakeholders interested in the latest developments and challenges related to protection and enforcement.
Program
Thursday, 10 October, as of 2 pm CEST
i. Global challenges in trademark applications in conflict with GIs;
ii. GIs in the Lisbon System and FTAs: Case law & issues related to registration and enforcement;
iii. Challenges related to GI registrations and changes in product’s specifications.
Friday, 11 October, as of 8.15 am CEST
iv. Protection of GIs when used as ingredients;
v. “Evocation” in the EU and beyond;
vi. Collective GI organizations, competition law and economic impact;
vii. Latest challenges in protecting GIs online.
DOWNLOAD HERE the full program. Presentations and debate will be in English.
Partners and confirmed participants
The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI), the “Association suisse des AOP-IGP”, the “Interprofession du Gruyère”, the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) and the “Asociación Interamericana de la Propriedad Intelectual” (ASIPI) support the 2024 Expert Meeting. oriGIn thanks all of them for their trust!
An impressive lineup of GI groups, law firms, organizations and experts have already confirmed their participation. See HERE the full list.
How to participate
For oriGIn members attending in person, you need to register here and pay the following fees:
- Full members (ONLY GI GROUPS): 150 CHF
- Associate members: 350 CHF
The fees cover registration, coffee breaks during the event, and a networking dinner on October 10 which includes a GI product tasting in the menu.
For oriGIn members who cannot attend in person, there is the possibility to follow the Expert Meeting online. For more information, please contact ida@origin-gi.com
For the modalities of participation of groups, institutions, individuals, which are not member of oriGIn, please contact Ms. Ida Puzone at events@origin-gi.com .
Registration Deadline: For onsite participation, register by 4 October; for online participation, the deadline is 8 October.
Practical information
- Visa & entry to Switzerland
Depending on your nationality, it may be necessary to obtain a visa in order to travel to Switzerland.
For more information, please visit the official website.
- Accommodation
Participants are responsible for their hotel reservations.
We reccomend the Hilton Geneva Hotel & Conference Centre , which is a few minutes away from the oriGIn Office, where the Expert Meeting will take place. For addition hotel options, please see List of recommended hotels or the Geneva Tourism website.
- Transportation
Geneva offers a comprehensive and efficient public transportation system, including trams, buses, and trains, making it easy to navigate and explore.
For travelers arriving at Geneva International Airport, a direct train connects the airport to the city center in just a few minutes.
To reach the Octagon building (event venue) there are convenient bus options: Bus F, with the Suzette stop located just in front of the venue, and bus 5, with the Grand Saconnex Place stop situated a short 5-minute walk away. The Octagon building is close to the airport.
Contact person
For any additional information and assistance please contact Ms. Ida Puzone, Operations and Member Relations Manager of oriGIn at events@origin-gi.com
