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27/07/2023-Guest contribution: The AFD has recently published the evaluation: “FIFTEEN YEARS OF AFD SUPPORT FOR GEOGRAPHIC INDICATIONS. WHAT CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT?” by GRET (Damien Lagandré, Aurélie Carimentrand, Barbara Pick, Mariagiulia Mariani)

Since 2002, the “Agence Française de Développement” (AFD) has been supporting the development of Geographical Indications (GIs) in the countries where it operates. As part of France’s priorities for Aid for trade within the framework of the World Trade Organization…

July 24, 2023

Advocacy/oriGIn Alerts, News

14/07/2023: Guest Contribution : Participate in the European Commission DG GROW Study on Intellectual Property (IP) Domain Name Information and Alert System concerning Geographical Indications, by Ivett Paulovics, Attorney-at-law

The EU is currently working on the establishment of “EU Toolbox against counterfeiting” to combat online piracy and counterfeiting. As part of this effort, the domain name information and alert system set up by European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and…

July 13, 2023

Advocacy/oriGIn Alerts, Uncategorized

28/06/2023-Call for candidates: President, Vice-Presidents and Members of the Executive Committee of oriGIn

Dear member, In preparation of our forthcoming biannual meeting (Geneva, 5-7 October 2023), according to Articles 6.2 and 6.3 of the oriGIn’s Statutes, I am pleased to announce today that the call for candidatures for the following positions within oriGIn…

June 26, 2023

Surveys

Survey on sustainability (for GI associations)

In the framework of its cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on GIs and sustainability, oriGIn has developed this survey to get a clearer picture of the current debate on sustainability within GI value chains as well as…

June 21, 2023

Surveys

Survey on sustainability (For GI Associations)-Form

Name: Family name: Organization: Email: Preliminary information Please indicate the 2022 turnover (at production level) of the GI you represent If the 2022 figures are not yet available, please indicate the latest number you can provide EURUSD Please indicate the…

June 20, 2023

Advocacy/oriGIn Alerts

05-07/10/2023- Save the date: oriGIn 2023 Biennial Meeting, Geneva

Dear members and oriGIn community, Our 2023 biennial meeting will finally take place in Geneva on 5, 6 and 7 October 2023. Unfortunately, the recent devastating climatic events affecting Peru (Cyclone Yaku and El Niño Costero), which have also imposed…

June 16, 2023

Press Releases, News

16/06/2023-Press Release: 2023 WIPO Worldwide Symposium on Geographical Indications: As GIs are becoming a matter of public interest, for their potential in terms of local sustainable development and capacity to respond to some of the emerging consumers’ societal demands, rebranding strategies – leveraging from the local specificities of products – represent an opportunity for concerned stakeholders.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Geneva, 16 June 2023. Contact: Ms. Ida Puzone ida@origin-gi.com On June 14 and 15, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) – in cooperation with the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia (SAKPATENTI) – organized in Tbilisi the…

June 16, 2023

News, Advocacy/oriGIn Alerts

15/06/2023-Member’s Voice: The “Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma” wins crucial cases for the PDO, by Simone Calzi, Head of Legal Department, Consorzio Prosciutto di Parma

The “Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma” has recorded some important outcomes in a number of court cases in Germany and Italy regarding the protection of the PDO ‘Prosciutto di Parma’. The disputes concerned various deli products, all bearing references and…

June 14, 2023

News, Advocacy/oriGIn Alerts

15/06/2023-Agreement on the EU Regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products

On 2 May, the “trilogue” (Commission, Parliament and Council) reached a provisional agreement on the Regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products (press release of the Council here and of the European Parliament here). On 24 May, the Member States’ ambassadors to the EU…

June 13, 2023

News, Advocacy/oriGIn Alerts

15/06/2023-Adoption of MEP De Castro report and GI Review “trilogues” working methods and calendar

On June 1, the plenary session of the European Parliament – with 603 votes in favor, 18 votes against and 8 abstentions – adopted the report of MEP Paolo De Castro on the proposal for a regulation of the European…

June 13, 2023

News

09/06/2023-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: Job vacancies within the whisky industry (Scotch Whisky Association) Animateur/Animatrice filière Chaource (Syndicat de Défense du Fromage de Chaource)…

June 9, 2023

Advocacy/oriGIn Alerts, News

02/06/2023-Tunisia joined the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement

On April 6, 2023, the Government of Tunisia formally joined the Geneva Act of the WIPO Lisbon Agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications. Renowned products’ name, like “Figues de Djebba”, “Huile d’olive Téboursouk”, “Muscat de Kelibia” and “Coteaux…

June 2, 2023

Advocacy/oriGIn Alerts, News

02/06/2023-Member’s Voice: New book published: Intellectual Property and Development – Geographical Indications in Practice, by Barbara Pick, Legal and Policy Consultant

I am pleased to announce the release of my book Intellectual Property and Development, Geographical Indications in Practice published by Routledge. Drawing upon empirical data collected in France and Vietnam, this book asks: What makes GI work in practice and…

June 2, 2023

Advocacy/oriGIn Alerts, News

02/06/2023-GIs celebrating World Bee Day, International Tea Day, and Biodiversity Day

The recent celebrations of the World Bee Day (20 May), International Tea Day (21 May), and International Day for Biological Diversity (22 May), gave GIs the possibility to highlight their role in sustainable development. Some examples are: “Darjeeling tea” (India),…

June 2, 2023

News, Press Releases

01/06/2023-oriGIn EU Press release: Revision of the Geographical Indication Policy: oriGIn EU welcomes the position adopted by the Plenary of the European Parliament

The Plenary of the European Parliament adopted today the report of Mr Paolo De Castro, rapporteur on the revision of the Geographical Indication (GI) policy. oriGIn EU would like to congratulate all the rapporteurs and Members of the Parliament who…

June 1, 2023

Press Releases

18/05/2023-Press release: From local to global in a sustainable way: GIs show resilience and a long-term vision in a period of high inflation and raising energy costs.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Singapore, Geneva, 18 May 2023. oriGIn is glad to present today in Singapore – during the International Trademark Association Annual Meeting – its 2023 ‘GI Trends’ Panel, a survey aimed at monitoring – on a yearly basis…

May 19, 2023

News, Events

18/05/2023-The results of our 2023 ‘GI Trends’ Panel survey presented in Singapore on 18 May, during the INTA Annual Meeting

On 18 May in Singapore, during the INTA Annual Meeting, oriGIn presented the results of its 2023 ‘GI Trends’ Panel survey. The oriGIn ‘GI Trends’ Panel is a survey aimed at monitoring – on a yearly basis – the major…

May 12, 2023

News

10/05/2023-Political agreement on the EU Regulation on Craft and Industrial GIs and EU accession to the Geneva Act

On 2 May, a deal was reached in the “trilogue” (Commission, Council, Parliament) for a EU Regulation on the protection of Craft and Industrial GIs. Please find the press release of the Council here and the one of the Parliament here. Some technical…

May 9, 2023

Advocacy/oriGIn Alerts, News

10/05/2023-Members’Voice: Government Grant to establish Proof of Origin and Traceability in Blockchain for Products with GI Status, by Adira Nair, Vlinder

Karnataka state Government (India) has 46 recognized GI products. However, due to lack of awareness of GI status & benefits among both the producer and the consumers, the growth and usage of GI products was hindered. Key issue was identification…

May 9, 2023

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10/05/2023-Guest contribution: The FAO launched two new publications towards sustainable GIs: a policy brief and guidelines for GI examiners, by Emilie Vandecandelaere, Agribusiness Economist, FAO

Since 2007, FAO has been applying a comprehensive approach to support the development of sustainable geographical indications, with the scope of its work ranging from local value chains to national institutional frameworks. Based on the lessons learned from technical assistance…

May 9, 2023

Advocacy/oriGIn Alerts, 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 promote the participation of women in the IP system as well as to use IP to promote development…

April 25, 2023