Organization for an International Geographical Indications Network
oriGIn is the global alliance of Geographical Indications (GIs) from a large variety of sectors, representing some 600 associations of producers and other GI-related institutions from 40 countries
GIs Worldwide Compilation and oriGIn in numbers
Worldwide GIs Compilation
oriGIn Members
oriGIn Membership Countries
2026 GI Trends Panel (composed by 32 groups) in numbers
Turnover
73.1 billion EUR
Direct jobs
638.982 Units
Export
58.9 billion EUR
Land
1.057.214 Km²
Latest news
27/04/2023-Videos featuring oriGIn members published by WIPO at the occasion of the 2023 World Intellectual property Day
In the framework of the 2023 Intellectual Property Day celebrations, the WIPO has asked IP stakeholders around the world practical tips to
26/04/2023-Happy World Intellectual Property Day !
oriGIn and Geographical Indications are in the spotlight during the 2023 World Intellectual Property Day. Watch the message of our President –
24/04/2023-Job and training opportunities in the GI sector
Discover some recent interesting job & training opportunities within institutions (groups, associations, public institutions, private bodies, …) of the GI sector: Responsable
20/04/2023- oriGIn EU Press Release: Revision of the Geographical Indication Policy:oriGIn EU welcomes the position adopted by the Agricultural and Development Committee of the European Parliament
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Brussels, 20 April 2023. Contact: Amandine Legros eu.office@origin-gi.com The Agricultural and Development Committee of
28/03/2023-Chile-EU: The modernised agreements on wines and spirits entered into force while the FTA (which provided a chapter on the protection of agricultural GIs) will soon undergo the ratification process
On 9 March, the modernised agreements on wines and spirits between EU and Chile entered into force. The original agreements on wines and
28/03/2023-Member’s Voice: Update on the legal standing of GI representing organisations enforcing GI rights in Germany – A solution in sight? by Niklas Fels, LL.M. (Wellington) Counsel at Bird & Bird LLP
Last year in May, I reported about a change in German legislation which resulted in a potential loss of legal entitlement for
Sustainability
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Protection
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Cooperation
Cooperation
Our global network is an ideal platform for the exchange of best practices among groups and experts on practical topics of interest for GIs, from legal and enforcement issues, to controls, associations and sustainability.
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Policy and Advocacy
oriGIn regularly expresses its views in favor of a fair and transparent legal framework for the protection of GIs.
GI Trends
As of 2022 , oriGIn monitors once a year the major trends affecting, and the sentiment of, GIs worldwide.
Events
Through oriGIn global network, GI groups and institutions exchange experience and “best-practices.”
GIs Compilation
oriGIn GIs compilation aims to list GIs protected in the world, notwithstanding the legal system and terminology adopted at the national level.
oriGIn for Sustainability
Bilateral/Plurilateral Agreements
Relation with trademarks
Our members speak for us
The Idaho Potato Commission is extremely pleased with its membership in oriGIn. The networking opportunities, personal and professional business relationships we have developed and opportunities to solve complex problems through discussion with other members who have “travelled the path” before us is invaluable. The increased recognition of GI’s as a valuable form of Intellectual Property has been significantly advanced through oriGIn’s efforts. GI’s most certainly deliver real economic value to producers who very much benefit from the fine work of oriGIn.
Actualmente oriGIn es, sin duda, una organización imprescindible en el panorama internacional de las Indicaciones Geográficas y una red de contacto de productores de todo el mundo. Gracias a las actividades que oriGIn realiza en ámbito internacional, los Consejos Reguladores españoles han podido tanto defender la reputación de sus productos como establecer contacto con sus homólogos de otros países intercambiando conocimiento y mejores prácticas. En oriGIn hemos unido nuestras fuerzas haciendo frente común para una mejor protección y promoción de nuestros productos .