The official inauguration of oriGIn Latin America Office – which will be located at the Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT) – will be held on 27 May 2026, in Guadalajara, Mexico. The invitation letter from Mr. Ramón González Figueroa, Director General…
The question whether PISCO is a homonym or a transborder GI between Peru and Chile has been embroiled, among others, in a long-running legal dispute in India going back to 2005. On July 7, 2025, the High Court of Delhi…
Whilst it is THE showcase for the very best of France in terms of quality-labelled products, the Concours Général Agricole (CGA) also provides an insight into the hard work, commitment and passion of farmers and processors. This competition takes place…
In a recent series of three articles published on my blog, I propose examining geographical indications in Venezuela through three questions that I consider decisive in assessing their real scope: whether recognition was viable from the outset, whether the sign…
oriGIn – the global alliance of Geographical Indications – today published the results of its annual GI Trends Survey. Now in its fifth edition, the survey monitors the economic performance and strategic priorities of GIs worldwide. The 2026 edition draws on responses…
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…
