The question whether PISCO is a homonym or a transborder GI between Peru and Chile came up for determination in a long-running legal dispute between Peru and Chile in India going back to 2005. After a long saga of 19…
Dear Members, In preparation of our upcoming biennial meeting in Morelia (8–10 October 2025) ( – please don’t forget to register), we are pleased to open the call for candidatures for oriGIn’s governing bodies, according to Articles 6.2 and 6.3…
Dear Members, As part of the upcoming oriGIn 2025 Biennial Meeting, which will take place from October 8 to 10 in Morelia, Michoacán, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the International GIs EXPO. Thanks to the generosity…
We are delighted to announce that oriGIn 2025 Biennial Meeting will take place in the vibrant city of Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico from 8 to 10 October 2025. This event will be hosted by “Casa de Artesanias de Ocampo”, with the…
Over the years, the EU has negotiated with several trade partners a number of bilateral agreements (GIs Agreements, Free Trade Agreement with a GI chapter, Cooperation Agreement with implications for GIs, etc…) for the recognition of European GIs in key…
The World Intellectual Property Organization Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO Center) and the Internet Commerce Association (ICA) have convened a project team to conduct a review of the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP): WIPO-ICA UDRP Review. An Initial Report of the WIPO–ICA…
At the occasion of the 2025 WIPO Assemblies, WIPO organizes a side-event to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement. It will take place on July 10, 2025, in WIPO (AB Building), with the following…
The General Court of the European Union has ruled today, in Case T-239/23, that the word mark “NERO CHAMPAGNE” cannot be registered as an EU trade mark for wine (or related services), even if the product complies with the specifications…
Panel I: Curative mechanisms for GIs in TLDs Moderator: Massimo Vittori, oriGIn Speakers: Panel II: TMs applications in conflict with GIs Moderator: Fernando Cano Treviño, Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT) Speakers: Panel III: Technology for GI protection, enforcement, traceability, communication…
A unique program designed to address the latest developments, challenges and strategies for the effective protection and enforcement of GIs: -Day 1, 12 June (2 pm – 7.30 pm CET): GIs on Top-Level Domains (TLDs), trade mark applications in conflict…
On 12-13 June, oriGIn – with the support of the the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) – organises in Geneva (Octagon building, 2 chemin du Pavillon, 1218 – map) its 2025 Expert Meeting. Discover oriGIn 2025 Expert Meeting program…
oriGIn is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Ida Puzone as Deputy Director, effective 1st June. A law graduate from the University of Naples Federico II, with an LL.M. in Intellectual Property from the University of Alicante, Ida brings…
The 2025 Panel surveyed 28 GIs of different economic sizes and sectors (agricultural, wines, spirits and crafts), from 17 countries across 5 continents. They represent a combined turnover of some 75 billion EUR, 58 billion EUR of export (77%), 587.000…
We are excited to launch the oriGIn 2025 Expert Meeting Partnership Program. This initiative allows institutions to support the organization our 2025 Expert Meeting, to be held in Geneva on 12-13 June in terms of facilitating the participation of specialists…
Every year, the international GI community gathers in Geneva for our Expert Meeting, a unique opportunity to discuss the latest developments and challenges on GI protection and enforcement (including the ones related to the use of innovative technologies), as well…
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…
Dear members, We are all deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Ana Soeiro. This is a heartbreaking loss for the entire oriGIn community. She was not only a remarkable professional but also a kind, dedicated, and passionate person who…
On 14 May, at the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU, oriGIn will present in Brussles its 2025 GI trends survey, dedicated to the impact of GIs on tourism. The…
As in many other areas of international cooperation, Geneva has played a crucial role in shaping the principles and standards for protecting Intellectual Property (IP) since the 20th century. Geographical Indications (GIs) as part of the international IP family, are…
First held in April 2024 in Menton, the International Citrus Fair has been imagined by the “Association pour la Promotion du Citron de Menton (APCM)”, the group in charge of promoting and protecting the PGI “Citron de Menton”. The fair…
