The 2026 edition of the EUIPO Guidelines for the Examination of EUTMs has entered into force on 1st July. oriGIn is pleased to note that several of its comments – submitted to the
More than a year has passed since Donald Trump imposed swingeing “Liberation Day” duties on the US’s trade partners, forcing many to negotiate “reciprocal” trade agreements to avoid damaging tariff hits. Those agreements,
Canada is currently exploring a possible expansion of its GI regime to Craft and Industrial Geographical Indications (CIGI). It also wants to understand how these changes might affect Indigenous knowledge, cultural expressions, and
An unprecedented edition of the oriGIn Expert Meeting – our flagship event dedicated to the latest developments in the GI sector – took place in Geneva on 18–19 June 2026. This year’s edition,
About On 18 and 19 June, the international GI community will convene in Geneva for our 2026 Expert Meeting, oriGIn flagship event dedicated to the latest developments and challenges for the sector. The event will be held
On 27 May, the official inauguration of the oriGIn Latin America Office took place in Guadalajara. The office is hosted by the Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT). The inauguration was held in the framework
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Geneva, 23 May 2026 The Global Alliance of Geographical Indications welcomes the EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement (MGA), formally signed today at the EU-Mexico summit in Mexico City, a landmark step forward
The official inauguration of oriGIn Latin America Office – which will be located at the Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT) – will be held on 27 May 2026, in Guadalajara, Mexico. The invitation letter
The question whether PISCO is a homonym or a transborder GI between Peru and Chile has been embroiled, among others, in a long-running legal dispute in India going back to 2005. On July
Whilst it is THE showcase for the very best of France in terms of quality-labelled products, the Concours Général Agricole (CGA) also provides an insight into the hard work, commitment and passion of
In a recent series of three articles published on my blog, I propose examining geographical indications in Venezuela through three questions that I consider decisive in assessing their real scope: whether recognition was
oriGIn – the global alliance of Geographical Indications – today published the results of its annual GI Trends Survey. Now in its fifth edition, the survey monitors the economic performance and strategic priorities of GIs
Our top 2026 Can’t-Miss Events for your calendars: 04 May 2026, London – Presentation of oriGIn 2026 “GI Trends Panel” Survey On 4 May, we will present the results of our 2026 GI Trends Survey in
The seminar will conclude with a networking session and a tasting of GI products, encouraging direct interaction among participants. Target AudienceThe seminar is aimed at public policymakers, producers, producer organizations, sector associations, researchers,
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Geographical Indications (GIs) carry something powerful: place, people, tradition, and reputation protected in law, but proven in real life. Still, many GI initiatives face the same challenge after registration: turning protection on paper
The European food system, to achieve sustainability, must face several new challenges while balancing environmental concerns, economic profitability, and social equity. In this regard, the European Union has always paid particular attention to
On 7 January, the Italian Parliament gave its final approval to the ratification of the Geneva Act. Italy is now expected to deposit its instrument of ratification at WIPO. Italy’s accession will contribute
The Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma has achieved two highly significant successes in protecting the PDO in foreign markets, reaffirming the importance of the enforcement activities the producer Group has been carrying out
