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Responses to COVID-19
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 threaten the very existence of some of…
26/04/2020 – Press Release : GIs celebrate the 2020 World IP Day on efforts to create a green future
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, with its environmental, social and economic components,…
22/04/2020 – Towards a coordinated European GIs agenda to respond to the COVID-19 crisis
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 mentioned that the agrifood industry has not…
22/04/2020 – The Commission published a new study on the economic value of EU GIs
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,…
22/04/2020 – WorldIPDay, Sustainability: IP rights at the heart of efforts to create a green future
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…
22/04/2020 – Elearning & Webinars: Deepen your knowledge of GIs and related issues
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: …
01/04/2020 – Ukraine: New law on GIs entered into force
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…
01/04/2020 – Future of CAP: Summary of the work on GIs carried out so far by oriGIn and the way forward
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…
01/04/2020 – Unity Is Strength: oriGIn members involved in solidarity efforts related to the situation triggered by the CODIV-19
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…
25/03/2020 – EU NonAgri: New study published by the Commission evaluates the potential effects of a sui generis regime for non-agricultural GIs in the EU
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…
25/03/2020 – Pakistan: A new GIs law will soon enter into force
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…
25/03/2020 – Policy & Advocacy: Our lobby campaigns and the relevant information on GIs are available in a dedicated page
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…
15/01/2020: Promotion of quality products: the 2020 call for proposals has been published
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…
17/03/2020 – Message from our President and Director on the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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…
09/03/2020 – European Green Deal, Sustainability: Challenges and opportunities for GIs in the framework of the EU “Farm to Fork” Strategy
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…
09/03/2020 – CJEU, Evocation, Champanillo: Another case pending at the CJEU will further consolidate the concept of evocation
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…
09/03/2020 – WIPO GenevaAct: Time for oriGIn Members to work at the national level to facilitate the ratification of the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement
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…
26/02/2020 – The WIPO Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement enters into force today: the long-awaited international register for Geographical Indications is now a reality
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…
19/02/2020 – Brand Dialogue Forum 2020, “The Future of GI Brands”, London (POSTPONED)
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,…
11/02/2020 – oriGIn works to improve consumer trust and IP protection in the Internet domain names environment
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…
