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
Since 1935, National Institute for Origin and Quality (Institut national de l’origine et de la qualité, ou INAO) has been at the forefront of French policy promoting agricultural products through official quality and
Last April, the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center and the Internet Commerce Association (ICA) had published an Initial Report of the WIPO-ICA UDRP Review Project Team. The document (available here ) did not
Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 on the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products – which had entered into force on 16 November 2023 and complemented by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1956 and Delegated
Following the recent decision to establish its Latin America antenna, the global alliance of geographical indications is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alfredo Rendón Algara as oriGIn’s Representative for Latin America.
From 8–10 October 2025, the city of Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, welcomed the global community of Geographical Indications (GIs) for the oriGIn 2025 Biennial Meeting — an historic gathering that brought together more than
The 2025 oriGIn Biennial Meeting, held in Morelia from 8 to 10 October, brought together over 600 participants from more than 35 countries for a three-day program full of inspiring activities and exchanges,
In the framework of oriGIn 2025 Biennial Meeting – held in Morelia (Michoacán, Mexico) on 8-10 October, the Statutory General Assembly re-elected Riccardo Deserti, Director General of Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano, as President
It is a great pleasure and an honor to have the opportunity to conclude our Biennial Meeting. I arrived three days ago from Italy, parlando italiano, and we have spent these days working
On October 8, the global GI community gathered in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, for an historic 2025 oriGIn Biennial Meeting. The event is hosted by Casa de Artesanías de Michoacán de Ocampo, with support of the State of
From 8–10 October, join the global GIs community for oriGIn 2025 Biennial Meeting in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico — a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its stunning colonial architecture. 📝 Program 🌐 Event official website (Full
The Global Alliance of Geographical Indications (GIs) welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to the Council for the signature and conclusion of two trade agreements: the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and the EU-Mexico Modernised
This article examines the role of Kutch Embroidery, a geographical indication (GI) craft from the land of Gujarat, India in advancing sustainable development. Recognized as a blend of tradition, cultural heritage and craftswomanship,
The question whether PISCO is a homonym or a transborder GI between Peru and Chile came up for determination in a long-running legal dispute between Peru and Chile in India going back to
Dear Members, As part of the upcoming oriGIn 2025 Biennial Meeting, which will take place from October 8 to 10 in Morelia, Michoacán, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the
The World Intellectual Property Organization Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO Center) and the Internet Commerce Association (ICA) have convened a project team to conduct a review of the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP): WIPO-ICA UDRP
The General Court of the European Union has ruled today, in Case T-239/23, that the word mark “NERO CHAMPAGNE” cannot be registered as an EU trade mark for wine (or related services), even
Panel I: Curative mechanisms for GIs in TLDs Moderator: Massimo Vittori, oriGIn Speakers: Panel II: TMs applications in conflict with GIs Moderator: Fernando Cano Treviño, Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT) Speakers: Panel III:
oriGIn is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Ida Puzone as Deputy Director, effective 1st June. A law graduate from the University of Naples Federico II, with an LL.M. in Intellectual Property
The oriGIn GI trends survey monitors every year the major trends affecting, and the sentiment of, GIs worldwide. The survey is sent to associations selected with the objective to ensure a wide spectrum
