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…
From 8–10 October, join the global GIs community for oriGIn 2025 Biennial Meeting in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico — a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its stunning colonial architecture. 📝 Program 🌐 Event official website (Full information and registration): originmexico2025.com Michoacán is rich in…
The Global Alliance of Geographical Indications (GIs) welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to the Council for the signature and conclusion of two trade agreements: the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and the EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement (MGA). Once the respective ratification…
This article examines the role of Kutch Embroidery, a geographical indication (GI) craft from the land of Gujarat, India in advancing sustainable development. Recognized as a blend of tradition, cultural heritage and craftswomanship, Kutch Embroidery transcends its aesthetic appeal to…
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…
