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15/12/2022-Update on the proposed regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products (members)
On December 1, the Council of the European Union adopted a mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament (‘general approach’) on the proposed regulation on geographical indication (GI) protection for craft and industrial products. The key elements of the mandate…
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15/12/2022-Update on the review of the EU GIs system
Following the presentation of De Castro draft opinion (Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development – comAGRI) and Vasquez draft opinion (Committee of Legal Affairs – comJURI) on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on European…
15/12/2022-Philippines: The GI Rules & Regulations have been published
On 25 November, the GI Rules & Regulations approved by Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and prepared by the Bureau of Trademarks (BOT) – which set the basis for a sui generis system of protection – have been…
15/12/2022- CJEU: Ruling on the dispute between the European Commission and the Council over Decision (EU) 2019/1754 of 7 October 2019 on the accession of the European Union to the Geneva Act
On 22 November, the CJEU ruled in favour of the European Commission in its dispute with the Council over Decision (EU) 2019/1754 of 7 October 2019 on the accession of the European Union to the Geneva Act. Log in to…
05/12/2022-On 5 December in Geneva, at the World Intellectual property Organization (WIPO), oriGIn presented the results of the 2022 “GI Trends” Panel
On 5 December, oriGIn presented the results of its 2022 “GI Trends” Panel at a hybrid event in Geneva, which took place at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The oriGIn “GI Trends Panel” has the objective to monitor, on…
05/12/2022-Press release: oriGIn presents the first edition of its ‘GI Trends’ Panel at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva
oriGIn presents today in Geneva – at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) – the first edition of its ‘GI Trends’ Panel, a survey aimed at monitoring – on a yearly basis – the major economic trends affecting, and the…
05/12/2022-Press release: oriGIn presents the first edition of its ‘GI Trends’ Panel at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva
oriGIn presents today in Geneva – at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) – the first edition of its ‘GI Trends’ Panel, a survey aimed at monitoring – on a yearly basis – the major economic trends affecting, and the…
05/12/2022-Press release: oriGIn presents the first edition of its ‘GI Trends’ Panel at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva
oriGIn presents today in Geneva – at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) – the first edition of its ‘GI Trends’ Panel, a survey aimed at monitoring – on a yearly basis – the major economic trends affecting, and the…
25/11/2022-Job & 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: Chargé(e) de mission Efficacité énergétique (Comité Champagne) Stagiaire Chargé de déploiement de la Viticulture Durable en Champagne (Comité Champagne)…
09/11/2022-The review of the EU GIs system enters a crucial phase
Following the presentation of MEP De Castro draft opinion (Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development – comAGRI) as well as MEP Vasquez draft opinion (Committee of Legal Affairs – comJURI), the review of the EU GIs system enters a crucial phase. …
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09/11/2022-CarIPI publishes a study on the GI “Cacao Dominicano”
The CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation Project (CarIPI) has recently published a study on the GI “Cacao Dominicano”. “Cacao Dominicano” was recognized as GI in 2013 under the national law no. 20-00 on Industrial Property. About 2.4 million tareas…
09/11/2022-Vietnam introduces its GI logo
On 28 October, following an interesting worldwide trend, the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IPO Vietnam) launched the Vietnam GI logo. The GI logo will help consumers and importers to identify Vietnamese GIs and facilitate promotion on national and international…
09/11/2022-“Vale do São Francisco” recently recognized as GI
Early this month, INPI Brazil recognized “Vale do São Francisco” (wine) as GI (“Indicação de Procedência” according to the Brazilian law). “Vale do São Francisco” identifies tropical wines cultivated in the area along the São Francisco river, comprising the municipalities…
03/11/2022-oriGIn comments to the EUIPO guidelines on trademarks (2023 version)
oriGIn comments to the EUIPO guidelines on trademarks (2023 version). This information is available only for oriGIn Members . More information on oriGIn membership and its benefits is available here
25/10/2022- Members’ Voice: The promotion of the GI Grappa in the US, an interesting and innovative exercise for AssoDistil, Mr. Sandro Cobror, Director, Assodistil
“Hello Grappa! the American dream” is the title of a project to promote the GI Grappa among traders, institutions, and consumers in the USA. This three-year project led by AssoDistil and co-financed by the European Union was first launched in…
25/10/2022-Operation OPSON is an opportunity for the enforcement of GI rights and the protection of consumers
On 18 October, oriGIn participated in the webinar “Operation OPSON and geographical indications”, organized by the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) with the aim to raise awareness among law enforcement officials on the protection of GIs. The…
25/10/2022-Women and Intellectual Property
The World Intellectual Property Day is a yearly celebration of Intellectual Property Rights and the benefits they bring to society. Established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), it is celebrated on April 26 each year. In 2023, the theme…
19/10/2022-oriGIn/WIRSPA International Online Forum on Spirits GIs: Trends & Opportunities of Cooperation
On 19 October, oriGIn and the West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers’ Association Inc. (WIRSPA), in partnership with the carIPI Project, organized an “International Online Forum on Spirits GIs: Trends and Opportunities of Cooperation”. The forum brought together producers, institutions…