EU #GIs #Craft #Industrial: A new EU Regulation for industrial and craft GIs
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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.).
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Enforcement #ParmigianoReggiano #Anuga: Fake Parmigiano Reggiano on advertising panels at the Anuga trade fair in Cologne: German authorities intervene, and the Cologne court bans advertising (Press release)
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06/10/2023-International Conference on GIs
The International Conference on GIs took place on 6 October in the framework of the oriGIn 2023 Biennial Meeting. Below, you will find the program, including the speakers’ presentations available. Panel discussion on
05/10/2023-Thematic informal GI sessions: a new format for members and partners
For the 2023 Biennial Meeting, oriGIn proposed an additional moment to gather its members and partners to allow them to explore opportunities of collaboration, share best-practices and promote services. See the speakers’ presentations
05-07/10/2023: oriGIn 2023 Biennial Meeting, Geneva (in person): Information (Registration closed)
PRESENTATION The oriGIn 2023 Biennial Meeting will take place in Geneva (Switzerland), at the oriGIn headquarters, Octagon Building, 2 chemin du Pavillon, 1218, Le Grand Saconnex, Geneva (See it on the Map), from
06/09/2023- #BM2023 #Geneva: Don’t miss the opportunity to register for our 2023 Biennial Meeting in Geneva on 5-7 October
Register today for our 2023 Biennial Meeting, which will be held in Geneva from 5 to 7 October. Geneva – one of the international capitals of global governance for intellectual property, trade and
14/07/2023: Guest Contribution : Participate in the European Commission DG GROW Study on Intellectual Property (IP) Domain Name Information and Alert System concerning Geographical Indications, by Ivett Paulovics, Attorney-at-law
The EU is currently working on the establishment of “EU Toolbox against counterfeiting” to combat online piracy and counterfeiting. As part of this effort, the domain name information and alert system set up
28/06/2023-Call for candidates: President, Vice-Presidents and Members of the Executive Committee of oriGIn
Dear member, In preparation of our forthcoming biannual meeting (Geneva, 5-7 October 2023), according to Articles 6.2 and 6.3 of the oriGIn’s Statutes, I am pleased to announce today that the call for
oriGIn ‘GI Trends’ Panel Survey
Since 2022, oriGIn monitors once a year the major trends affecting, and the sentiment of, GIs worldwide through a survey sent to the associations representing 30 of the most relevant GIs in terms
05-07/10/2023- Save the date: oriGIn 2023 Biennial Meeting, Geneva
Dear members and oriGIn community, Our 2023 biennial meeting will finally take place in Geneva on 5, 6 and 7 October 2023. Unfortunately, the recent devastating climatic events affecting Peru (Cyclone Yaku and
15/06/2023-Member’s Voice: The “Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma” wins crucial cases for the PDO, by Simone Calzi, Head of Legal Department, Consorzio Prosciutto di Parma
The “Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma” has recorded some important outcomes in a number of court cases in Germany and Italy regarding the protection of the PDO ‘Prosciutto di Parma’. The disputes concerned
15/06/2023-Agreement on the EU Regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products
On 2 May, the “trilogue” (Commission, Parliament and Council) reached a provisional agreement on the Regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products (press release of the Council here and of the European Parliament here). On 24 May,
15/06/2023-Adoption of MEP De Castro report and GI Review “trilogues” working methods and calendar
On June 1, the plenary session of the European Parliament – with 603 votes in favor, 18 votes against and 8 abstentions – adopted the report of MEP Paolo De Castro on the
02/06/2023-Tunisia joined the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement
On April 6, 2023, the Government of Tunisia formally joined the Geneva Act of the WIPO Lisbon Agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications. Renowned products’ name, like “Figues de Djebba”, “Huile
02/06/2023-Member’s Voice: New book published: Intellectual Property and Development – Geographical Indications in Practice, by Barbara Pick, Legal and Policy Consultant
I am pleased to announce the release of my book Intellectual Property and Development, Geographical Indications in Practice published by Routledge. Drawing upon empirical data collected in France and Vietnam, this book asks:
02/06/2023-GIs celebrating World Bee Day, International Tea Day, and Biodiversity Day
The recent celebrations of the World Bee Day (20 May), International Tea Day (21 May), and International Day for Biological Diversity (22 May), gave GIs the possibility to highlight their role in sustainable
10/05/2023-Members’Voice: Government Grant to establish Proof of Origin and Traceability in Blockchain for Products with GI Status, by Adira Nair, Vlinder
Karnataka state Government (India) has 46 recognized GI products. However, due to lack of awareness of GI status & benefits among both the producer and the consumers, the growth and usage of GI
10/05/2023-Guest contribution: The FAO launched two new publications towards sustainable GIs: a policy brief and guidelines for GI examiners, by Emilie Vandecandelaere, Agribusiness Economist, FAO
Since 2007, FAO has been applying a comprehensive approach to support the development of sustainable geographical indications, with the scope of its work ranging from local value chains to national institutional frameworks. Based
27/04/2023-Videos featuring oriGIn members published by WIPO at the occasion of the 2023 World Intellectual property Day
In the framework of the 2023 Intellectual Property Day celebrations, the WIPO has asked IP stakeholders around the world practical tips to promote the participation of women in the IP system as well
