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02/02/2026-Member’s Voice: Strengthening GI Governance and Producer Participation through International Collaboration: The IFSP–RIPA Partnership, by Lalit Ambastha, Founding Member, RIPA and Eder José Da Costa Sacconi, Executive Director and Paula Fabiane Martins, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Environments – Innovation Agency, IFSP.

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

02/02/2026-Guest contribution: GI SMART: Strengthening the role of Geographical Indications for the transition towards a sustainable agri-food system, by Filippo Arfini, University of Parma, Giovanni Belletti and Andrea Marescotti, University of Florence.

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

02/02/2026-The Italian Parliament gave its final approval to the ratification of the WIPO Geneva Act

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

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18/12/2025-Member’s Voice (ii): Legal Successes of the Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma in Malta and Brazil strengthen PDO protection in foreign markets, by Simone Calzi, Head of legal department, Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma

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

18/12/2025-Member’s Voice (i): The French National Institute for Origin and Quality (INAO) celebrates Its 90th Anniversary, by ALEXIS SANNIER, Communication Manager, INAO

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

18/12/2025-Latest news on the protection of GIs on gTLDs and ccTLDs

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

01/12/2025-oriGIn’s central role in light of the full application of the EU regime for craft and industrial GIs

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

25/11/2025-oriGIn appoints Mr. Alfredo Rendón Algara as Representative for Latin America

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.

08-10/10/2025-oriGIn 2025 Biennial Meeting in Morelia: A Global Celebration of GIs, marking the launch of oriGIn 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

30/10/2025-#BM2025 #Morelia #Awards: First edition of the “oriGIn GI Champion Awards”

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,

27/10/2025-#BM2025 #Morelia: oriGIn President, Board and Vice-Presidents for the Biennium 2026-2027

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

10/10/2025-oriGIn BM2025 Morelia: President’s Closing Remarks

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

08/10/2025-PRESS RELEASE: The global GI community convened in Morelia, Mexico, for a landmark 2025 oriGIn Biennial Meeting, marking the official launch of oriGIn America Latina

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

08-10/10/2025-#BM2025: Join Us in Morelia for the oriGIn 2025 Biennial Meeting – Register Now!

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

08/09/2025-PRESS RELEASE: The Global Alliance of Geographical Indications Welcomes EU-Mercosur and EU-Mexico Trade Agreements and Urges Swift Approval

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

01/09/2025-IPI and oriGIn join forces to enhance the sustainability of GI value chains

01/09/2025-Members’ Voice (ii): From Craft to Catalyst. The GI “Kutch Embroidery” promotes sustainable development goals, by Dr. Annamma Samuel, DPIIT-IPR Chair Professor, Gujarat National Law University (GNLU)

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,

01/09/2025-Members’ Voice (i): Peru & Chile face-off in India, by Mr. Rajendra Kumar, RKR & Partners | Intellectual Property Attorneys

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

17/07/2025-#BM2025: Free of charge space at the International GIs EXPO organized in the framework of oriGIn 2025 Biennial Meeting – Morelia, Mexico

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

08/07/2025- oriGIn advocates for the inclusion of GIs as legitimate rights under the UDRP

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