In September 2024, an interesting decision was issued by Afnic, the French non-for-profit body in charge of managing the ccTLD “.fr”. The domain name cotesdeprovence.fr had been registered in 2004 by the Société AOC et Cies, specialized in computer services.…
The book “LA REGULACIÓN DE LAS DENOMINACIONES DE ORIGEN NO AGRÍCOLAS” has been recently published. The author, Pilar Montero García-Noblejas, is an Associate Professor, accredited as a Full Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Alicante. She is also…
The last 6 of August, the United States Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) reversed the decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board (TTAB) regarding the COLOGNE & COGNAC ENTERTAINMENT mark. The contested trademark had been filed…
Mejillón de Galicia (in Spanish) or Mexillón de Galicia (in Gallego) is an EU-registered Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) since 2007. Ramon Franco S.A. is a company based in Galicia producing canned mussels, which do not correspond to the PDO…
Over the years, GIs have generated increasing interest with respect to sustainability. On the one hand, the evolution of “societal” values, consumers’ perceptions and trade regulations are pushing all economic sectors – including agricultural and food value chains – to…
Discover some recent interesting job & training opportunities within institutions (groups, associations, public institutions, private bodies, …) of the GI sector: Alcohol Policy Officer (Scotch Whisky Association). Assistant(e) juridique rattaché(e) au service juridique et international (2024-6950) – Recrutement –…
On 10-11 October, the global Geographical Indications community met again in Geneva for the 2024 oriGIn Expert Meeting. During two days of debate and networking, 180 participants from 35 countries discussed crucial topics related to GI protection and enforcement, from…
Don’t miss our upcoming Expert Meeting in Geneva on 10-11 October on Geographical Indications protection and enforcement. An amazing program and an impressive lineup of groups, law firms, organizations, and experts attending the event , a delicious GI cocktail 😊makes…
Confirmed participants An impressive lineup of GI groups, law firms, organizations and experts have already confirmed their participation. Among them (in alphabetical order): GI groups: Association of Indonesian Geographical Indication (AIGI), Associazione Nazionale Industriale Distillatori di Alcoli e Acquaviti (AssoDistil),…
The 2024 Expert Meeting took place in our office in Geneva, on 10-11 October. It has been a unique learning and networking opportunity for GI stakeholders interested in the latest developments and challenges related to the protection and enforcement of Geographical Indications,…
Discover some recent interesting job & training opportunities within institutions (groups, associations, public institutions, private bodies, …) of the GI sector: Responsable communication (Comité Champagne) Un.e charge de communication, Institut national de l’origine et de la qualité (INAO). More…
An impressive lineup of GI groups, law firms, organizations and experts have already confirmed their participation in our 2024 Expert Meeting, to be held in Geneva on 10-11 October. Among them (in alphabetical order): GI groups: Association of Indonesian Geographical Indication…
Following the success of the edition held in Montpellier in July 2022, the second international conference on “Global Perspectives on Geographical Indications” will take place in Rome, Italy, from 18 to 21 February 2025. The event – organized by the…
More than 25 institutions – such as the Association of Indonesian Geographical Indications AIGI (Indonesia), the “Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac” BNIC (France), The “Comité Champagne” CIVC (France), the “Consejo Regulador del Tequila” CRT (Mexico), the “Consorzio de Grana Padano…
From 9 to 17 July, oriGIn attended the 2024 Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO. It was an opportunity to continue our campaign in favor of the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement, a modern and flexible international instrument…
Introduction The oriGIn global community is an ideal environment for sharing experiences and initiating partnerships. Following the successful experience of the “Thematic informal GI sessions”, held in Geneva during our 2023 Biennial Meeting, we have decided to make them an…
Following the positive feed-back received from the international GI community with respect to the “Thematic informal GI sessions” , held in Geneva during our 2023 Biennial Meeting, we have decided to make it an annual oriGIn event. The 2024 oriGIn…
Discover some recent interesting job & training opportunities within institutions (groups, associations, public institutions, private bodies, …) of the GI sector: Juriste, Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne – Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB). Chargé.e de missions technique et réglementaire ,…
Last May, the application for the EU collective trademark No. 018719351 (figurative) “eA estrema d’Alpeggio Valle d’Aosta extrême d’Alpage Vallée d’Aoste” for Class 29 (Cheese), was withdrawn by the applicant, the A.R.P.A.V. (Regional Association of Owners of Alpeggi Valle d’Aosta).…
