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16/06/2023-Press Release: 2023 WIPO Worldwide Symposium on Geographical Indications: As GIs are becoming a matter of public interest, for their potential in terms of local sustainable development and capacity to respond to some of the emerging consumers’ societal demands, rebranding strategies – leveraging from the local specificities of products – represent an opportunity for concerned stakeholders.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Geneva, 16 June 2023. Contact: Ms. Ida Puzone ida@origin-gi.com On June 14 and 15, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) – in cooperation with the National Intellectual Property Center of

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

09/06/2023-Job and training opportunities in the GI sector

Discover some recent interesting job & training opportunities within institutions (groups, associations, public institutions, private bodies, …) of the GI sector: Job vacancies within the whisky industry (Scotch Whisky Association) Animateur/Animatrice filière Chaource

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

01/06/2023-oriGIn EU Press release: Revision of the Geographical Indication Policy: oriGIn EU welcomes the position adopted by the Plenary of the European Parliament

The Plenary of the European Parliament adopted today the report of Mr Paolo De Castro, rapporteur on the revision of the Geographical Indication (GI) policy. oriGIn EU would like to congratulate all the

18/05/2023-The results of our 2023 ‘GI Trends’ Panel survey presented in Singapore on 18 May, during the INTA Annual Meeting

On 18 May in Singapore, during the INTA Annual Meeting, oriGIn presented the results of its 2023 ‘GI Trends’ Panel survey. The oriGIn ‘GI Trends’ Panel is a survey aimed at monitoring –

10/05/2023-Political agreement on the EU Regulation on Craft and Industrial GIs and EU accession to the Geneva Act

On 2 May, a deal was reached in the “trilogue” (Commission, Council, Parliament) for a EU Regulation on the protection of Craft and Industrial GIs. Please find the press release of the Council here and

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

26/04/2023-Happy World Intellectual Property Day !

oriGIn and Geographical Indications are in the spotlight during the 2023 World Intellectual Property Day. Watch the message of our President – among the ones of key international IP figures – celebrating women

24/04/2023-Job and training opportunities in the GI sector

Discover some recent interesting job & training opportunities within institutions (groups, associations, public institutions, private bodies, …) of the GI sector: Responsable de projets d’éducation , Comité Champagne (CIVC) Responsable de projets viticulture

20/04/2023- oriGIn EU Press Release: Revision of the Geographical Indication Policy:oriGIn EU welcomes the position adopted by the Agricultural and Development Committee of the European Parliament

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Brussels, 20 April 2023. Contact: Amandine Legros eu.office@origin-gi.com The Agricultural and Development Committee of the European Parliament (comAGRI) adopted today the report of Mr Paolo

28/03/2023-Chile-EU: The modernised agreements on wines and spirits entered into force while the FTA (which provided a chapter on the protection of agricultural GIs) will soon undergo the ratification process

On 9 March, the modernised agreements on wines and spirits between EU and Chile entered into force. The original agreements on wines and spirits were signed by the EU and Chile in 2002. The

28/03/2023-Member’s Voice: Update on the legal standing of GI representing organisations enforcing GI rights in Germany – A solution in sight? by Niklas Fels, LL.M. (Wellington) Counsel at Bird & Bird LLP

Last year in May, I reported about a change in German legislation which resulted in a potential loss of legal entitlement for GI representing organisations to raise GI infringement claims in Germany. In

15/03/2023-Member’s Voice: Delhi High Court Rules in Armasuisse v. the Trade Mark Registry and another – How a Trade Mark Dispute can have implications for GI rights in India, by Rajendra Kumar, K&S Partners

By a common judgment passed on January 4, 2023, the High Court of Delhi allowed two appeals filed by Armasuisse, the military wing of the Swiss Federation engaged in procuring armaments for Switzerland’s