Organization for an International Geographical Indications Network
oriGIn is the global alliance of Geographical Indications (GIs) from a large variety of sectors, representing some 600 associations of producers and other GI-related institutions from 40 countries
GIs Worldwide Compilation and oriGIn in numbers
Worldwide GIs Compilation
oriGIn Members
oriGIn Membership Countries
2024 GI Trends Panel (composed by 28 groups) in numbers
Turnover
79.01 billion EUR
Direct jobs
495.032 Units
Export
58.42 billion EUR
Land
1.295.544 Km²
Latest news
20/06/2024-Withdrawal of a EUTM application in conflict with the PDO Fontina and role of oriGIn in enforcement activities in support of its members
Last May, the application for the EU collective trademark No. 018719351 (figurative) “eA estrema d’Alpeggio Valle d’Aosta extrême d’Alpage Vallée d’Aoste” for
20/06/2024-The annual bilateral meeting between oriGIn and the EUIPO was held in Alicante on 11 June
On 11 June, the 2024 EUIPO – oriGIn meeting was held in Alicante, at the Office premises. This bilateral meeting – which
20/06/2024-The Consorzio in charge of the PDO Parmigiano Reggiano celebrates its 90th Anniversary
The Consorzio in charge of the PDO Parmigiano Reggiano reached this year an important milestone: it celebrates its 90th anniversary. Since its
05/06/2024-Save The Date: The 2024 oriGIn expert meeting will take place in Geneva on 10-11 October
Following the positive feed-back received from the international GI community with respect to the “Thematic informal GI sessions” , held in Geneva
31/05/2024-Member’s Voice: EUIPO case law report: Dutch tequila evokes Tequila, even for wines! by Benjamin Fontaine, Partner, Plasseraud IP
Can a spirit GI be enforced in case of an evocation in connection with wines? Yes, says the Second Board of Appeal
31/05/2024-Strategy to transform America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production
In May, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated $300 million to 66 American organizations through the Regional Agricultural Promotion
Sustainability
Sustainability
Protection
Protection
Cooperation
Cooperation
Online Event
Launch of the FAO-oriGIn publication “Developing a roadmap towards increased sustainability in geographical indication systems” (Guidelines and Toolkit), 29 May 2024, from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm (CET) .
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Our services
Policy and Advocacy
oriGIn regularly expresses its views in favor of a fair and transparent legal framework for the protection of GIs.
GI Trends
As of 2022 , oriGIn monitors once a year the major trends affecting, and the sentiment of, GIs worldwide.
Events
Through oriGIn global network, GI groups and institutions exchange experience and “best-practices.”
GIs Compilation
oriGIn GIs compilation aims to list GIs protected in the world, notwithstanding the legal system and terminology adopted at the national level.
oriGIn for Sustainability
Bilateral/Plurilateral Agreements
Relation with trademarks
Our members speak for us
The Idaho Potato Commission is extremely pleased with its membership in oriGIn. The networking opportunities, personal and professional business relationships we have developed and opportunities to solve complex problems through discussion with other members who have “travelled the path” before us is invaluable. The increased recognition of GI’s as a valuable form of Intellectual Property has been significantly advanced through oriGIn’s efforts. GI’s most certainly deliver real economic value to producers who very much benefit from the fine work of oriGIn.
Actualmente oriGIn es, sin duda, una organización imprescindible en el panorama internacional de las Indicaciones Geográficas y una red de contacto de productores de todo el mundo. Gracias a las actividades que oriGIn realiza en ámbito internacional, los Consejos Reguladores españoles han podido tanto defender la reputación de sus productos como establecer contacto con sus homólogos de otros países intercambiando conocimiento y mejores prácticas. En oriGIn hemos unido nuestras fuerzas haciendo frente común para una mejor protección y promoción de nuestros productos .