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.).
Every year, on April 26, the international IP community celebrates the World Intellectual Property Day. The 2021 edition will be dedicated to the millions of small and medium-sized enterprises that operate every day
In June 2020, an examination procedure following a complaint on obstacles to the import of ‘Tequila’ in the European Union (EU) was opened by the European Commission (DG Trade). This followed a decision
Since the Brexit referendum in 2016 and the legal uncertainty that followed, oriGIn has been actively campaigning in support of the maximum retention of rights for GIs beneficiaries from both the EU and
At the end of 2020, the European Commission published the Inception Impact Assessment (IIA) on GI protection at EU level for non-agricultural products. oriGIn has sent its contribution to encourage the Commission to
On January 15, the European Commission opened the public consultation on EU geographical indications scheme (revision), with the objective to consolidate the European GIs legislative framework, improve GIs contribution to sustainable production and
At the end of December, 2020, the National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI) of Brazil published the first edition of its GIs Manual. Subject to periodical updates, the Manual will be effective from
On 21 January, France deposited its instrument of ratification to the WIPO Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement. Together with the EU, individual Member States that are party to the Lisbon Agreement (France
In September 2020, the Australian government opened a public consultation on a possible new Geographical Indications (GI) right that could provide GI protection to goods other than wines and spirits. The consultation sought
In November, ORIGEN ESPAÑA launched the campaign “Abre los ojos ¡Disfruta!” (Open your eyes, Enjoy!), with the objective to raise consumers’ awareness on Protected Designation of origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indications (PGI)
Following the opinion of Advocate General Pitruzzella delivered on 17 September concerning Case C 490/19 opposing the “Syndicat interprofessionnel de défense du fromage Morbier” and “the Société Fromagère du Livradois SAS”, on 17
On 15 November, the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) , plus China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a free
Over the last months, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) was particularly active in the field of GIs: On 20 November, Lao PDR deposited its instrument of accession to the WIPO Geneva Act
Building a more sustainable future, through a development model which combines harmoniously economic, social and environmental value, is one of the main priority of our generation. While the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Online event on Wrapping-up. The way forward Date: 02 December 2020 Time: 3-5.00 PM Program and presentations 15.00 Opening : Ms. Anna Lartey, Director Food and Nutrition Division, FAO 15.20 Outcomes from the
Online event on Indigenous people, local communities and traditional knowledge. Date: 24 November 2020 Time: 3-5.30 PM Program and presentations 15.00-15.10-Opening Ms. Florence Tartanac and Mr. Wend Wendland, Director, Traditional Knowledge Division, Global Issues
On 10 November, the Council of the EU adopted a set of conclusions on the future EU intellectual property policy, which includes the recognition of the need to strengthen GIs protection systems. In
On October 29, the National Directorate of Intellectual Property of Paraguay officially recognized the appellation Champagne in its jurisdiction. The appellation Champagne is now protected in Paraguay against any misuse and other infringements
The UK left the EU on 31 January, but it’s continuing to follow the bloc’s rules until the end of the year. These extra 11 months of transition were designed to give both
