An impressive lineup of GI groups, law firms, organizations and experts have already confirmed their participation in our 2024 Expert Meeting, to be held in Geneva on 10-11 October. Among them (in alphabetical order): GI groups: Association of Indonesian Geographical Indication…
Following the success of the edition held in Montpellier in July 2022, the second international conference on “Global Perspectives on Geographical Indications” will take place in Rome, Italy, from 18 to 21 February 2025. The event – organized by the…
More than 25 institutions – such as the Association of Indonesian Geographical Indications AIGI (Indonesia), the “Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac” BNIC (France), The “Comité Champagne” CIVC (France), the “Consejo Regulador del Tequila” CRT (Mexico), the “Consorzio de Grana Padano…
From 9 to 17 July, oriGIn attended the 2024 Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO. It was an opportunity to continue our campaign in favor of the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement, a modern and flexible international instrument…
Introduction The oriGIn global community is an ideal environment for sharing experiences and initiating partnerships. Following the successful experience of the “Thematic informal GI sessions”, held in Geneva during our 2023 Biennial Meeting, we have decided to make them an…
Following the positive feed-back received from the international GI community with respect to the “Thematic informal GI sessions” , held in Geneva during our 2023 Biennial Meeting, we have decided to make it an annual oriGIn event. The 2024 oriGIn…
Discover some recent interesting job & training opportunities within institutions (groups, associations, public institutions, private bodies, …) of the GI sector: Juriste, Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne – Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB). Chargé.e de missions technique et réglementaire ,…
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018719351 (figurative) “eA estrema d’Alpeggio Valle d’Aosta extrême d’Alpage Vallée d’Aoste” for Class 29 (Cheese), was withdrawn by the applicant, the A.R.P.A.V. (Regional Association of Owners of Alpeggi Valle d’Aosta).…
On 11 June, the 2024 EUIPO – oriGIn meeting was held in Alicante, at the Office premises. This bilateral meeting – which takes place regularly since a few years and brings together oriGIn, several of its members and the EUIPO…
The Consorzio in charge of the PDO Parmigiano Reggiano reached this year an important milestone: it celebrates its 90th anniversary. Since its creation in 1934, the Consorzio has been dedicated to preserving and promoting the unique qualities of the iconic…
oriGIn EU Manifesto: Five Priorities to Value the Unique Contribution of GIs to European Agriculture and Society In view of the new EU legislature, oriGIn EU has identified five priorities on which European institutions should focus their attention in the…
Can a spirit GI be enforced in case of an evocation in connection with wines? Yes, says the Second Board of Appeal of the EUIPO in an interesting, yet isolated, decision of 6 March 2024 in case R1033 The decision…
In May, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated $300 million to 66 American organizations through the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) to promote American food and farm exports in high-potential markets. Launched in October 2023, the RAPP…
Following “Brexit” on 31 January 2020, the UK has started to negotiate agreements with its partners to replace the FTA to which it was a party as a member of the EU. In this context, protecting intellectual property rights (and…
Join us on 29 May 2024, from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm (CET) to: i. Discover the latest FAO-oriGIn guide and toolkit on GIs and sustainability ; ii. Hear from two potential beneficiaries (a representative of a GI association and…
The Farm Bill is a package of legislation passed once every five years, which sets the stage for the United States food and farm systems. It covers programs ranging from food security to sustainable agricultural practices. In the context of the…
In 2020, the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) had opposed the registration of an application filed at the Denmark IP Office (DKPTO) for the trademark “JOHN A. McLAREN DISTILLERS 1831” in class 33 (alcoholic beverages except beers and alcoholic preparations for…
Choosing a domain name and its extensions is a strategic decision, both in terms of business and communication. In Switzerland, domains like .com or .ch are commonly used due to their hierarchy in the Internet system. Yet, are you familiar…
Discover some recent interesting job & training opportunities within institutions (groups, associations, public institutions, private bodies, …) of the GI sector: Chef·fe de la division économique 100%, Fédération de l’industrie horlogère suisse FH Legal Counsel , Scotch Whisky Association (SWA)…
On 25 April oriGIn presented in Guadalajara (Mexico) – at the occasion of the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the ‘Consejo Regulador del Tequila’ (CRT) and the 50th anniversary of the appellation ‘Tequila’ – its 2024 ‘GI Trends’ Panel,…
The Tequila Regulatory Council A.C. (CRT) celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the CRT and the 50th Anniversary of the appellation of origin “Tequila”, in Guadalajara (Mexico), on April 25th and 26th, 2024. The program provided a series of interesting activities,…
