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
In September 2024, an interesting decision was issued by Afnic, the French non-for-profit body in charge of managing the ccTLD “.fr”. The
The book “LA REGULACIÓN DE LAS DENOMINACIONES DE ORIGEN NO AGRÍCOLAS” has been recently published. The author, Pilar Montero García-Noblejas, is an
The last 6 of August, the United States Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) reversed the decision of the Trademark
Mejillón de Galicia (in Spanish) or Mexillón de Galicia (in Gallego) is an EU-registered Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) since 2007. Ramon
Over the years, GIs have generated increasing interest with respect to sustainability. On the one hand, the evolution of “societal” values, consumers’
Discover some recent interesting job & training opportunities within institutions (groups, associations, public institutions, private bodies, …) of the GI sector:
Sustainability
Sustainability
Protection
Protection
Cooperation
Cooperation
The 2024 oriGIn’s expert meeting will take place at the oriGIn Headquarters 2, Chemin du Pavillon 1218, Le Grand Saconnex – Geneva, on 10-11 October. This year’s meeting will address the latest global developments, challenges and strategies for effective GI protection and enforcement.
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.”
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 .
