Dear members and oriGIn community, Our 2023 biennial meeting will finally take place in Geneva on 5, 6 and 7 October 2023. Unfortunately, the recent devastating climatic events affecting Peru (Cyclone Yaku and El Niño Costero), which have also imposed…
The Plenary of the European Parliament adopted today the report of Mr Paolo De Castro, rapporteur on the revision of the Geographical Indication (GI) policy. oriGIn EU would like to congratulate all the rapporteurs and Members of the Parliament who…
The recent celebrations of the World Bee Day (20 May), International Tea Day (21 May), and International Day for Biological Diversity (22 May), gave GIs the possibility to highlight their role in sustainable development. Some examples are: “Darjeeling tea” (India),…
I am pleased to announce the release of my book Intellectual Property and Development, Geographical Indications in Practice published by Routledge. Drawing upon empirical data collected in France and Vietnam, this book asks: What makes GI work in practice and…
On April 6, 2023, the Government of Tunisia formally joined the Geneva Act of the WIPO Lisbon Agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications. Renowned products’ name, like “Figues de Djebba”, “Huile d’olive Téboursouk”, “Muscat de Kelibia” and “Coteaux…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Singapore, Geneva, 18 May 2023. oriGIn is glad to present today in Singapore – during the International Trademark Association Annual Meeting – its 2023 ‘GI Trends’ Panel, a survey aimed at monitoring – on a yearly basis…
On 18 May in Singapore, during the INTA Annual Meeting, oriGIn presented the results of its 2023 ‘GI Trends’ Panel survey. The oriGIn ‘GI Trends’ Panel is a survey aimed at monitoring – on a yearly basis – the major…
On 2 May, a deal was reached in the “trilogue” (Commission, Council, Parliament) for a EU Regulation on the protection of Craft and Industrial GIs. Please find the press release of the Council here and the one of the Parliament here. Some technical…
Karnataka state Government (India) has 46 recognized GI products. However, due to lack of awareness of GI status & benefits among both the producer and the consumers, the growth and usage of GI products was hindered. Key issue was identification…
Since 2007, FAO has been applying a comprehensive approach to support the development of sustainable geographical indications, with the scope of its work ranging from local value chains to national institutional frameworks. Based on the lessons learned from technical assistance…
In the framework of the 2023 Intellectual Property Day celebrations, the WIPO has asked IP stakeholders around the world practical tips to promote the participation of women in the IP system as well as to use IP to promote development…
oriGIn and Geographical Indications are in the spotlight during the 2023 World Intellectual Property Day. Watch the message of our President – among the ones of key international IP figures – celebrating women around the world who invest their skills,…
Discover some recent interesting job & training opportunities within institutions (groups, associations, public institutions, private bodies, …) of the GI sector: Responsable de projets d’éducation , Comité Champagne (CIVC) Responsable de projets viticulture et œnologie de précision, Comité Champagne (CIVC) …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Brussels, 20 April 2023. Contact: Amandine Legros eu.office@origin-gi.com The Agricultural and Development Committee of the European Parliament (comAGRI) adopted today the report of Mr Paolo De Castro, rapporteur on the revision of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
