Over the years, oriGIn built a truly international network of GI producers and specialists and acquired significant knowledge and expertise in several areas touching upon GIs (legal protection, socio-economic impact, marketing and certification issues, quality, etc.).
The book “LA REGULACIÓN DE LAS DENOMINACIONES DE ORIGEN NO AGRÍCOLAS” has been recently published. The author, Pilar Montero García-Noblejas, is an Associate Professor, accredited as a Full Professor of Commercial Law at
The last 6 of August, the United States Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) reversed the decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board (TTAB) regarding the COLOGNE & COGNAC ENTERTAINMENT
Mejillón de Galicia (in Spanish) or Mexillón de Galicia (in Gallego) is an EU-registered Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) since 2007. Ramon Franco S.A. is a company based in Galicia producing canned mussels,
Over the years, GIs have generated increasing interest with respect to sustainability. On the one hand, the evolution of “societal” values, consumers’ perceptions and trade regulations are pushing all economic sectors – including
On 10-11 October, the global Geographical Indications community met again in Geneva for the 2024 oriGIn Expert Meeting. During two days of debate and networking, 180 participants from 35 countries discussed crucial topics
Don’t miss our upcoming Expert Meeting in Geneva on 10-11 October on Geographical Indications protection and enforcement. An amazing program and an impressive lineup of groups, law firms, organizations, and experts attending the
Confirmed participants An impressive lineup of GI groups, law firms, organizations and experts have already confirmed their participation. Among them (in alphabetical order): GI groups: Association of Indonesian Geographical Indication (AIGI), Associazione Nazionale
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”
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
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018719351 (figurative) “eA estrema d’Alpeggio Valle d’Aosta extrême d’Alpage Vallée d’Aoste” for Class 29 (Cheese), was withdrawn by the applicant, the A.R.P.A.V. (Regional
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,
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
Given the growing number of requests from members concerning oriGIn involvement in enforcement activities, as well as the amount of time and resources needed to address them, an oriGIn policy has been developed.
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
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
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
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
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
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
