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09/03/2026-Members’ Voice: Geographical Indications as Strategic Assets – From Local Heritage to Global Impact, By Teresa Pais Coelho, Executive Director, QUALIFICA / oriGIn Portugal
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,

19/02/2026-Job and Training Opportunities in the GI sector
Discover some recent interesting job & training opportunities within institutions (groups, associations, public institutions, private bodies, …) of the GI sector: Follow our LinkedIn page and keep informed of job opportunities in the GI sector.

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

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
23/10/2025-#BM2025 #Morelia: General Assembly Decisions on Statutes, Internal Regulation and draft oriGIn Manifesto on Global Policies 2026-2027
The 2025 oriGIn Biennial Meeting, held in Morelia, Michoacán (Mexico) from 8 to 10 October, brought together over 600 participants from more than 35 countries for a three-day program full of inspiring activities
09/10/2025-International conference on GIs-Speakers’ presentations
Speakers’ Presentations Keynote speech: GIs in the International Trade Panel 1: GI Agenda 2030: Challenges for the Next 5 Years Moderator: Ms. Valerie Pieprzownik, GI expert, Food and Nutrition Division, Food and Agriculture

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
06/10/2025-oriGIn Statutory General Assembly, 8 October -Relevant documents
Dear Members, In preparation for oriGIn Statutory General Assembly on 8 October, please find below the following documents: In line with oriGIn commitment to sustainable practices, these documents are provided in electronic format

