06/02/2019 – oriGIn Portugal organizes in Santarém a Conference on GIs protection
On February 6, oriGIn Portugal organizes in Santarém a Conference on GIs protection. More information (in Portuguese) available @
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oriGIn Alerts 30 January 2019: #US #Canada #Mexico #Tariffs #FreeTrade #USMCA #GenevaAct #WIPO #EU #JuriCommittee #Promotion #EU
#US #Canada #Mexico #Tariffs #FreeTrade #USMCA: “Bourbon whiskey” and “Tennessee whiskey” in favor to end retaliatory tariffs and approve the USMCA The Distilled Spirits Council is the Trade Association representing the leading producers and marketers of distilled spirits in the…
17/01/2019 – The 2018 in Review: a positive year for oriGIn and GIs
It has been another positive year for oriGIn and GIs. Important results were achieved in 2018, just to name a few: We monitored and commented GIs laws around the world; We raised awareness on the crucial debate concerning sustainability;…
14/12/2018 – Three GIs recently recognized in France under Law 2014-344 (2014): “Grenat de Perpignan” , “Tapisserie d’Aubusson”, “tapis d’Aubusson”
Between the end of November and the beginning of December, three non-agricultural GIs were granted in France under Law 2014-344 (17 March 2014): “Grenat de Perpignan” (jeweler), “Tapisserie d’Aubusson” (tapestry) and “tapis d’Aubusson” (carpets). More information are available (in French): “grenat…
27/11/18 – EU: Compromise on the spirit drinks Regulation contains positive elements for GIs
On 27 November, the so-called “Trilogue” (European Commission, Council and Parliament) reached a political agreement on the draft Regulation on spirit drinks (Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the definition, presentation and labelling…
14/12/2018 – Brazil: oriGIn provides comments to the national IP Office to facilitate the registration of GIs
In November, the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) of Brazil launched a public consultation on the Draft Rules concerning the registration of GIs in the country oriGIn took this opportunity to raise an issue faced by some of its…
oriGIn Alerts 13 December 2018: #Brazil #INPI #Registration #EU #Spirits #Simplification #Protection #Transit #France #NonAgri
#Brazil #INPI #Registration: oriGIn provides comments to the national IP Office to facilitate the registration of GIs in Brazil In November, the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) of Brazil launched a public consultation on the Draft Rules concerning the…
30/11/2018 – oriGIn Italia: Message of unity from Italian Geographical Indications
A historical turning point for the world of Italian PDO and PGI Consortia: the Association of Italian GIs Consortia “AICIG” – becomes “ORIGIN ITALIA”, the Italian antenna of oriGIn. ORIGIN ITALIA gathers GI Groups as well as GI Group Associations…
oriGIn Alerts 23 November 2018: #Transparency #Protection #Brexit #Food #Labelling
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} #Transparency #Protection: oriGIn Worldwide GIs Compilation one year after its first publication oriGIn Worldwide GIs Compilation has the objective to establish a common language in the international GIs landscape. It is an attempt to list in an alphabetical order…
19/11/2018 – The reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is an opportunity for GIs, but further works remains to be done
The European Commission (EC), in its proposal of June 2018 for the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy – CAP set a path for the simplification and strengthening of the PDO/PGI systems (applicable to wines and agricultural products). Following this,…
01/10/2018 – Malawi: A new Trademark Act – containing GIs provisions – entered into force
On 1 October, the Trademarks Act No 2 of 2018 of Malawi came into force. The Act was published in the Malawi Gazette Supplement on 24 October. The Trademarks Act No 2 of 2018 contains as well provisions on GIs (Part…
12/12/2018 – The EU Parliament ratified the EU/Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
On 12 December the EU Parliament ratified the EU/Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), following the reccomendation of the International Trade (INTA) Committee . Like in the case of the free trade agreement with Canada (CETA), once ratified, the EPA provisions in areas…
oriGIn Alerts 14 November 2018: Register for the ITC/oriGIn online course “Adding Value to Origin Products Through Geographical Indications”
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} Register for the ITC/oriGIn online course “Adding Value to Origin Products Through Geographical Indications” The 6th edition of the online course “Adding Value to Origin Products Through Geographical Indications (GIs)” will start on Monday 19 November. The course…
oriGIn Alerts 13 November 2018: #Japan #EU #EPA #Malawi #CAP #Harmonization #Protection
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} #Japan #EU #EPA: the EU/Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) provisions on GIs poised to come into force by the end of the year On 5 November, the International Trade (INTA) Committee of the European Parliament recommended to approve…
05/11/2018 – The EU/Singapore free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) is expected to be ratified in 2019
Thanks to the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (“EUSFTA”) which was inked by Singapore and the EU in Brussels on October 19, 2018, the way has been paved for a high level of protection for GIs in Singapore. Following the GI…
oriGIn Alerts 31 October 2018: #Singapore: #EUSFTA #Moldova #Italy #Wine #IPRs #Authenticity #Internet #JobCreation #Sustainability
{autotoc option1=value1|option2=value2|…|optionN=valueN} Dear member, The “oriGIn Alert” is a service to keep you updated on the latest GIs developments. It is also an opportunity for you to share relevant information with our worldwide network. In this edition, we have two…
23/10/2018 – GI face-off – debating current geographical indication protections, By Massimo Vittori and Shawna Morris (World Trademark Review)
The topic of geographical indications (GIs) often sparks heated debate between interested parties. We bring together two organisations with different perspectives on GIs to discuss the best route forward for this unique form of protection…… To read the full article…
14/11/2018 – Brexit: the Draft Withdrawal Agreement safeguards GIs
On 14 November the European Commission and the United Kingdom’s negotiators have reached a Draft agreement on the Withdrawal Agreement of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community. …
28/09/2018 – Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement: Côte d’Ivoire became the second country to join
On September 28, Côte d’Ivoire became the second country to join to the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement. Earlier this year, Cambodia (in March) had acceded to the treaty and the EU (in July) had launched its internal procedures…
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22/10/2018 – USMCA: The new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) contains a chapter on GIs
On September 30, the United States, Mexico and Canada have concluded the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), designed to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The USMCA will have to be ratified, which may not occur before early 2019.…
