In August, oriGIn requested to intervene before the General Court of the EU in support of the position of Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (Comité Champagne) and Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO), in case T-239/23…
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry published the draft rules to amend the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002 (hereinafter referred to as “Rules, 2002”). The draft was published in the Gazette on October 17, 2023, and…
The Governments and other institutions across the world have been making concerted efforts to provide a proper status to Geographical Indications (GI) products across the world. In spite of these efforts, there is still a gap when it comes to…
The European Parliament (EP) and the Council have taken decisive steps towards the revision of the European policy on geographical indications (GIs). On 27 November the Special Committee on Agriculture gave its support to the compromise reached by the “trilogue”…
On December 11, 2023, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and oriGIn will co-hosted the “Fourth Regional Consultation on Geographical Indication in Europe and Central Asia – Virtual”. The online meeting is organized in the context…
Discover some recent interesting job & training opportunities within institutions (groups, associations, public institutions, private bodies, …) of the GI sector: Directeur des ressources humaines/Directrice des ressources humaines (Comité Champagne) Stage Assistant(e) de Projets Internationaux (H/F) (Comité Champagne) Stage Assistant(e)…
On November 30th, at the occasion of the 2nd anniversary of Switzerland’s accession to the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications, the Swiss Federal Office of Intellectual Property (IPI) and oriGIn organized an…
The WIPO Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications continues to generate interest and attract contracting Parties. Over the last six months, the following countries acceded to the treaty: The Russian Federation (11 May).…
Introduction On 16 November 2023, the Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 on the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products entered into force. Its full implementation is scheduled for 1 December 2025. Existing national rights (within EU Member States having…
In the second part of 2023, other positive decisions for GIs concerning recognition and enforcement have been issued in several jurisdictions around the world. Some examples: Gorgonzola recognized in Chile In August, the Chilean Trademark Office (INAPI) registered “Gorgonzola” as…
The “Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac” (BNIC) is leading numerous actions to protect the “Cognac” appellation and defend it across all markets, internationally, nationally, and locally. Cognac is widely exported around the world and enjoys a high reputation. Therefore, it…
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Discover some recent interesting job & training opportunities within institutions (groups, associations, public institutions, private bodies, …) of the GI sector: Head of Global Regulation (Scotch Whisky Association) Head of External Relations (OIV – International Organisation of Vine and Wine)…
For the oriGIn 2023 Biennial Meeting, held from 5-7 October, 200 representatives of GI groups, public authorities, international organizations, negotiators, law firms, control bodies, private enterprises and academia, from 40 countries, gathered in Geneva for a unique learning and networking…
The International Conference on GIs took place on 6 October in the framework of the oriGIn 2023 Biennial Meeting. Below, you will find the program, including the speakers’ presentations available. Panel discussion on five crucial GI-related topics which will shape…
For the 2023 Biennial Meeting, oriGIn proposed an additional moment to gather its members and partners to allow them to explore opportunities of collaboration, share best-practices and promote services. See the speakers’ presentations organized for topic: i. Emerging legal GIs…
The oriGIn 2023 Biennial Meeting took place in Geneva (Switzerland), at the oriGIn headquarters, Octagon Building, 2 chemin du Pavillon, 1218, Le Grand Saconnex, Geneva (See it on the Map), from 5 to 7 October, 2023. Geneva – one of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Geneva, 6 October 2023. Contact: Ms. Ida Puzone ida@origin-gi.com The international GI community is currently in Geneva – one of the world capitals of global governance for intellectual property, trade and sustainable development – at the occasion…
