Over the years, oriGIn built a truly international network of GI producers and specialists and acquired significant knowledge and expertise in several areas touching upon GIs (legal protection, socio-economic impact, marketing and certification issues, quality, etc.).
EMMI abandons its project to produce “Gruyère” in the USA. For further information read the press release (only in French): Les AOC et IGP se réjouissent du renoncement de Emmià la dénomination «
The Kona Coffee Farmers Association (KCFA), a non-profit farmer organization dedicated to the protection of the heritage and reputation of Kona Coffee, has drafted a “Coffee Origin Disclosure Bill” for consideration by the
In the beginning of September, the battle for the authenticity of “Kona Coffee” reached an important milestone. Safeway – a large US grocery chain which sells, among others, a product called “Select’s Whole
On 30 January, the decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) concerning the case opposing ‘American Watch International’, a distributor and reseller (the
Long awaited, an organization devoted to the promotion and protection of Geographical Indications (GIs) in the United States (US) is now forming. The American Origin Product Association (AOPA) has been championed by Dr.
In 2011, oriGIn enhanced its efforts to influence the international GI debate: GIs A Candidate For The Exclusive Club Of Appellations Of Origin At WIPO (IP-Watch) oriGIn contribution to the
In December 2011, the CTA and oriGIn published the “Practical Manual on Geographical Indications for ACP countries”.
Relevant documents: Programme of the International Conference Presentations List of Participants Photo Gallery International Conference Photo Gallery “GI for Consumers Event” Press Coverage
Relevant documents: Programme of the V General Assembly Activities Report Presentations Press Release Declaration of Guadalajara Amendments to the oriGIn’s Statutes Photo Gallery General Assembly
03/10/2011 – Zapopan sede mundial de los productos emblematicos (El Informador) 02/10/2011 – Poco negocio en denominaciones (El economista) 01/10/2011 – Falsificación, pesadilla en denominaciones de origen (Milenio) 01/10/2011 – CRT firma convenios
Keynote speech, Mr. Riccardo Deserti, Food Quality Expert / Former Director General, Italian Ministry of Agriculture Topic I: Success Stories in Managing National Associations of GIs ORIGEN ESPAÑA, Mr. Federico Moncunill Gallo,
An All ACP Conference on Geographical Indications was organized by the Trade.Com Facility from 3-5 November 2010, in Brussels. The Conference brought together ACP producers, policy makers and their EU counterparts to continue
Reggio Emilia, October 23, 2010 – “Deceitful practices are also affecting Kona Coffee” stated Leo Bertozzi,Director of Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano, “as is clear from the tough and unfair competition it is
28/10/2010 – US Would-Be GI Wins Solidarity Award From European GI Producers (IP-Watch) 25/10/2010 – A Kona Coffee (Hawaii) il ”Premio Internazionale Parmigiano-Reggiano” (Reggio24ore) 25/10/2010 – Salone del Gusto 2010. Il Parmigiano Reggiano Premia
Mardi 28 Septembre 2010 Panel I : Les filières cacao et café au Cameroun: qualité, commercialisation et traçabilité Organisation des filières cacao et café au Cameroun, Représentant, Ministère du Commerce La démarche information
oriGIn’s point of view Rapport “Towards more efficient and fairer retail services in the internal market for 2020″ More information is available at: http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/consultations/2010/retail_en.htm
Asia Invest Alliance: oriGIn’s support to Mongolia’s Agriculture Associations in the Sustainable Development of Geographical Indications
The European Commission presents its blueprint for an EU trade policy to help revitalise Europe’s economy oriGIn’s position Public Consultation on a future trade policy
oriGIn co-organized with FAO and AGRIDEA an expert meeting on technical cooperation programs related to origin linked products and geographical indications: Program Presentations: GIs and the link to the market, Agence Française de
The main aspects of the agreement reached in 2013 by the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union (trilogue) on the CAP reform are : Fairness: Direct payments
oriGIn events in Washington DC: 01/06/2010 – Launching of oriGIn’s handbook American Origin Products (AOP): Protecting a Legacy, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, 1101 New York Avenue N.W., Washington D.C. 20005 03/06/2010 – Seminar
