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INTRODUCTION In Europe, in June 2018, the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) took legal action before Hamburg’s Regional Court, complaining of a German distiller’s use of “GLEN BUCHENBACH” on its label in respect of
On 28th April, the EU and Mexico concluded the last outstanding element of the negotiation of their new trade agreement (an agreement in principle was reached in April 2018). As for the chapter
In China, several laws regulate the protection of Geographical Indications (GIs). On the one hand, general provisions are provided in the Civil Law. In its Article 123, GIs are listed among the intellectual
On 17 April, the Board of Appeal of the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) published an important decision concerning the concept of evocation in relation to GIs. In 2017, a Czech company had
In these unprecedented circumstances triggered by the COVID-19 outbreak, while geographical Indications (GIs) producers are making tremendous efforts to maintain the supply of quality products to citizens, they’re facing unprecedented challenges that might
The global alliance of Geographical Indications (GIs) is glad to celebrate today the 2020 World Intellectual Property Day, focused on efforts to create a green future. oriGIn and its members believe that sustainability,
In these unprecedented circumstances triggered by the COVID-19 outbreak, while the European GIs sector is making tremendous efforts to keep its value-chains operational, its economic operators are facing unprecedented challenges. It has been
On 20 April, the European Commission published a study on the economic value of EU Quality Schemes . According to the study – based on 3,207 product names protected across the EU Member States
Every year, on April 26, the WIPO and the world intellectual property community celebrate the World IP day. The 2020 edition is dedicated to IP rights at the heart of efforts to create
During these unprecedented times, we can use some of the extra time available to deepen our knowledge about GIs and related issues through e-learning courses and webinars. You will find below some examples
A new law on geographical indications (GIs) entered into force in Ukraine at the beginning of this year. The GIs law previously in force in the country, introduced in 1999, provided protection exclusively
Following the publication by the European Commission of the proposal for the post 2020 CAP in June 2018, oriGIn has been working to improve the rules concerning GIs to ensure the simplification of
In these unprecedented and challenges times, food value chains, and GIs within them – from farmers to factory workers and distributors – contribute to ensure that all of us have nourishing food on
On 12 March, the European Commission published a study on the Economic Aspects of Geographical Indication (GI) protection at EU level for non-agricultural products. The study analyses the landscape of non-agricultural GIs products
In early March, the Pakistani National Assembly approved the Geographical Indications Bill, which had previously been passed by the Senate. Once in force, the Bill will establish a GIs Registry – open to
Over the years, oriGIn has become the voice of groups at the national, regional and international level, advocating for a solid and transparent legal framework for GIs protection. When GIs are at issue
On 14 January, the European Commission launched the 2020 call for proposals for campaigns to promote EU agri-food, which include PDO, PGI and GIs products. For 2020, a total budget of €200.9 million
Dear Members, During this unprecedented and challenging times, triggered by the coronavirus (COVID-19), our thoughts and solidarity go out to all those around the world affected by the pandemic. As health and safety
