{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} Call for candidates: President, Vice-Presidents and Executive Committee of oriGIn Dear members, In preparation of our forthcoming General Assembly (Treviso, Italy, 17 October 2017), according to Articles 6.2 and 6.3 of
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} Register for the International Conference “Towards a 2020 Geographical Indications (GIs) International Agenda” (Treviso, Italy – 18 October 2017) and participate in the visit to the “PDO Prosecco” production area
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} oriGIn Biannual Meeting: International GIs tasting In the framework of the next biannual meeting of oriGIn, which will be held in Treviso (Italy), from 17 to 19 October 2017, interested oriGIn
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} oriGIn biannual meeting, Treviso (Italy), 17-19 October 2017 The next biannual meeting of oriGIn will be held in Treviso (Italy), from 17 to 19 October 2017. The biannual meeting – hosted
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} #EU #China #Mercosur #Mexico #Japan: Update on bilateral negotiations Canada The European Parliament voted on the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) early in 2017. The EU national parliaments must approve
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} #EU #Spirits: oriGIn comments on the Draft Spirit Drinks Regulation and its implications for GIs The EU is currently reforming Regulation EC 110/2008 on Spirit Drinks. As the draft Regulation is
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} #Online #Course #Partnership #ITC: Adding Value to Origin Products Through Geographical Indications (GIs) In cooperation with the International Trade Center (ITC), oriGIn has developed the online course “Adding Value to Origin
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} #Gorgonzola #gTLDs #UDRP: Urgent need to review the UDRP rules concerning GIs Two panel decisions were recently rendered by the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} #Mexico: oriGIn pushes for the improvement of the GIs provisions in the draft national Industrial Property Law The Mexican Parliament is currently reviewing the national Industrial Property Law (draft law). A
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} #China #AQSIQ: Clarifications concerning the protection of foreign GIs In the framework of providing its members with information concerning the laws and procedures to register GIs in foreign jurisdictions, oriGIn offers you
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} #SavetheDate: 8th oriGIn General Assembly, 17-19 October 2017 Treviso, Italy
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} Invitation to the oriGIn presentation of the compilation of all GIs currently protected in the world In the framework of the 37th Session of the WIPO Standing Committee on the Law
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} #WIPO: oriGIn shapes the debate on GIs protection The next WIPO Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (SCT) will take place in Geneva from 27
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} #USA #Agriculture #LocalFood Farm abandonment is a major problem in the US, with a report released last week by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) noting that the country lost approximately
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} #Habanos: The “Festival del Habano” 19th edition From 27 February to 3 March, “La Habana” will host the 19th edition of “Festival del Habano”, with some 3.000 professionals expected to gather
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} Survey on GIs & Sustainability Dear member, Over the last years, several brands and retailers have developed a clearly defined sustainability strategy. While the concept of sustainability presents many links with
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} #Pakistan: GI Law under discussion In Pakistan, GIs are currently protected under the Trademark Ordinance of 2001 (Section 82 of Collective Marks chapter and Section 83 of Certification Marks chapter). A
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} #US #LocalFood #oriGInRepresentative According the 2015 Local Food Marketing Practices Survey, conducted by US Department of Agriculture (USDA), in 2015 167,000 American farms sold food through direct marketing practices, resulting in
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} #Promotion The European Commission has published the 2017 calls for proposals for the promotion of agricultural products under Regulation 1144/2014. Simple programmes Multi programmes These calls for proposals are open until
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} End of the Year Wishes & 2017 Recommendations At the end of another successful year, in thanking you for your continuous support to oriGIn, we would like invite you to follow
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} #Promotion #EU On 9 November, the EU Commission adopted its 2017 Annual Work Plan, increasing the budget to 133 million EUR for co-financed programmes concerning the promotion of agricultural products: 90
