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 at the end of 2017 – agri-food,…
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 a green future. At oriGIn, we all…
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 suggested for oriGIn members: …
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 for products’ names used by individual companies…
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 procedures, the strengthening of protection and the…
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 our tables. We would like to thank…
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 EU countries as well as the…
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 foreign names (Chapter III.10) – which will…
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 – in bilateral agreements under negotiation, national…
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 is allocated. There are two types of…
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 remain our main priorities, we have postponed…
At the end of last year, the new Commission presented the so-called European Green Deal, Europe’s roadmap that should enable citizens and businesses to benefit from a sustainable green transition. In this framework, the Commission also published a Communication to…
In October 2019, the Court of Appeal of Barcelona referred a case (C-783/19) to the CJEU, regarding the interpretation of Article 103 of EU Regulation 1308 The case concerns the use of “Champanillo” as a business name for restaurants. While…
The entry into force of the WIPO Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications, on 26 February, represents a milestone for GIs, especially for small groups in developing countries. Here are the main reasons…
Today’s entry into force of the WIPO Geneva Act on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications, three months after the accession of the European Union (EU), represents a milestone for GIs. The establishment of an international registry for all GIs has…
Brand Dialogue, in association with oriGIn, Brand Finance and the Food and Drink Federation, would like to invite you to its 2020 Forum on “The Future of GI Brands”, which will take place in London, at the Royal Automobile Club,…
In 2019, on the 20th anniversary of the implementation of the ICANN Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), the number of disputes concerning the registration of Internet second level domains in conflict with intellectual property rights reached a record…
“Brexit” has finally occurred on January 31. Following the Revised Withdrawal Agreement ratified by both parties, a transition period has begun and will run until December 31, 2020. Within this period, GIs from both parties will continue to be protected in…
With the recognition of Pluma (coffee), the number of national GIs protected in Mexico has grown to 70. On the international side, according to article 18 of the 1997 Agreement on the mutual recognition and protection of designations for spirit drinks between…
The “Asociación Española de Denominaciones de Origen” (ORIGEN ESPAÑA) was created in 2008 to raise awareness at the national level on the essential role played by Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indications (PGIs) in the agri-food sector.…
On 21 January, the Committee on International Trade (INTA) of the European Parliament (EP) gave its consent to the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement (FTA) and recommended the EP Plenary do the same. Chapter 12 of the agreement concerns GIs. Upon…
