PANEL I: THE PROTECTION OF GIs AT THE GLOBAL LEVEL – MAJOR CHALLENGES IN THE XXI CENTURY Moderator : Mr. Paolo Degiorgi, Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG) GI Promotion…
oriGIn VI General Assembly was held in Bordeaux (France) on 20 May 2013. Following the Statutory Assembly, an International Conference on “Geographical Indications in the XXI century” took place on 21 May. The conference – jointly organized with the Association…
On 4 October, before more than 100 delegates attending the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) General Assemblies, oriGIn presented its manual “Protecting the Geographical Indications in Emerging Economies (Brazil, Russia, India and China – BRICs Countries)”. Following the welcome address…
From 21 to 24 August, oriGIn participated in the Second International Symposium on GIs organised in Fortaleza (Ceará, Brazil). The event was hosted by the “Associação dos Carcinicultores da Costa Negra” (ACCN), currently a member of oriGIn and beneficiary of…
From 21 to 24 June 2012, “Yorex” an exhibition of traditional regional products was held at the Expo Centre of Antalya in Turkey. This initiative was aimed at raising awareness on Turkish potential in terms of origin-based products and the role…
On 9 May 2012 oriGIn participated in the prestigious international food fair “CIBUS” in Parma (Italy). For more information please see: Special Event “Bufala & Tequila: The Two-Worlds GI Alliance” Photo Gallery
On 15 December, the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development ACP-EU (CTA) and oriGIn launched their joint publication “Practical Manual on Geographical Indications for ACP countries”, at an event on GIs in Africa organized by the French Mission to…
In December 2011, the CTA and oriGIn published the “Practical Manual on Geographical Indications for ACP countries”.
Relevant documents: Programme of the International Conference Presentations List of Participants Photo Gallery International Conference Photo Gallery “GI for Consumers Event” Press Coverage
Relevant documents: Programme of the V General Assembly Activities Report Presentations Press Release Declaration of Guadalajara Amendments to the oriGIn’s Statutes Photo Gallery General Assembly
03/10/2011 – Zapopan sede mundial de los productos emblematicos (El Informador) 02/10/2011 – Poco negocio en denominaciones (El economista) 01/10/2011 – Falsificación, pesadilla en denominaciones de origen (Milenio) 01/10/2011 – CRT firma convenios internacionales (Milenio.com) 30/09/2011 – Jalisco, sede de…
Keynote speech, Mr. Riccardo Deserti, Food Quality Expert / Former Director General, Italian Ministry of Agriculture Topic I: Success Stories in Managing National Associations of GIs ORIGEN ESPAÑA, Mr. Federico Moncunill Gallo, Director, Executive Commitee, Asociación Española de Denominaciones…
On 29-30 September, Guadalajara was at the heart of the international debate on GIs. GI stakeholders from all around the world gathered at the oriGIn’s 5th General Assembly (GA) and International Conference on the Latest Trends in the GI Sector.…
The President of the Council of State of Geneva organizes, in parallel with the Council’s sessions, meetings with the aim to encourage the exchange of experiences between the members of the Council and the civil society. On the occasion of…
An All ACP Conference on Geographical Indications was organized by the Trade.Com Facility from 3-5 November 2010, in Brussels. The Conference brought together ACP producers, policy makers and their EU counterparts to continue the dialogue on the implications of GIs…
Reggio Emilia, October 23, 2010 – “Deceitful practices are also affecting Kona Coffee” stated Leo Bertozzi,Director of Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano, “as is clear from the tough and unfair competition it is facing from a blend called “Kona Coffee…
28/10/2010 – US Would-Be GI Wins Solidarity Award From European GI Producers (IP-Watch) 25/10/2010 – A Kona Coffee (Hawaii) il ”Premio Internazionale Parmigiano-Reggiano” (Reggio24ore) 25/10/2010 – Salone del Gusto 2010. Il Parmigiano Reggiano Premia il caffé Kona (Ansa.it) 25/10/2010 – Salone del…
Mardi 28 Septembre 2010 Panel I : Les filières cacao et café au Cameroun: qualité, commercialisation et traçabilité Organisation des filières cacao et café au Cameroun, Représentant, Ministère du Commerce La démarche information géographique dans les filieres cacao et café,…
The International Organisation of la Francophonie (OIF), the French Delegation to the WTO and oriGIn organise a series of conferences on GIs: 15/12/2011 – GIs in Africa: state of the art and strategies for the future 25/10/2010 – A Success Story:…
oriGIn co-organized with FAO and AGRIDEA an expert meeting on technical cooperation programs related to origin linked products and geographical indications: Program Presentations: GIs and the link to the market, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) GI and the link to…
oriGIn events in Washington DC: 01/06/2010 – Launching of oriGIn’s handbook American Origin Products (AOP): Protecting a Legacy, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, 1101 New York Avenue N.W., Washington D.C. 20005 03/06/2010 – Seminar on American Origin Products (AOP): Economic and…
