On 10 March, under Regulation 1151/2012, the European Commission registered “Penja Pepper” as a protected geographical indication (PGI). “Penja Pepper”, grown in Cameroon on volcanic soil, was the first GI to be recognised
At the occasion of the International Women’s Day 2022, oriGIn has interviewed a number of women working within Geographical Indications associations around the world to talk about the challenges they have encountered in
Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish Whiskey Association has published a new guide on the unique features and latest developments concerning the GI “Irish whiskey”. The guide covers several topics, such as
In China, there are two different legal systems which are used for the protection of GIs: (1) the trademark system established by the China Trademark Office (CTMO), now under the China National Intellectual
On February 17 and 18, a conference on the creation of a sound legal and institutional framework for the protection of GIs in Nigeria was organised by the Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation
In January, the Regulatory Council of the PDO “Jabugo” (Spain) joined oriGIn, further expanding its global network in terms of numbers and experience. This consolidates oriGIn’s role as a platform to facilitate advocacy
Late last year, the Comité Champagne (CIVC) and the Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO) initiated two opposition proceedings against the registration of the term “Champagne” as trademark for services
On February 4, Brazil’s National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI) announced the publication of the new version of its GI Manual. The first edition of this manual was published in May 2021 with
The Consortium representing the PDO secured the registration of the denomination PROSECCO as a collective trademark in China (the certification and collective trademark system is one the 3 options available in China to
On 2 February, the European Commission registered “Ceylon Cinnamon” as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) at EU level. This registration will take effect on 23 February 2022. “Ceylon Cinnamon” is a plant product
In December last year, “Bourbon” and “Tennessee Whiskey” have been recognized in Japan as distinctive products of the United States. As a consequence, only whiskeys that are produced in the United States according
On February 1st, oriGIn has moved to a new office in Geneva. Please note our new address: Chemin du Pavillon 2, 1218, Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland. (Get in touch) The new office is located
Dear members The new year 2022 presents several challenges and opportunities for Geographical Indications. From the consolidation of the Geneva Act and its international registry and the revision of the EU system to
The law case concerning the evocation of GIs keeps consolidating across the EU and two recent decisions confirm this positive trend. On the one hand, in November last year, the EUIPO Opposition Division
The Federal Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks and Geographical Indications came into force in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on January 2, 2022. For the time-being, only the Arab version of
On 20 December the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and oriGIn hosted the ” Third Regional Consultation on Geographical Indication in Europe and Central Asia – Virtual “. The
On 17 December, from 09.00 – 10.30 (CET, Geneva) / 16.00 – 17.30 (CST), oriGIn and the Anti-infringement and Anti-counterfeiting Innovation Strategic Alliance (CAASA), organized the online event “Geographical Indications and Online Platforms:
On November 3, Ghana deposited its instrument of accession to the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement concerning appellations of origin and geographical indications. The Geneva Act will enter into force for Ghana
On 8 December, following an initiative by the INPI, the Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA), the Ministry of Economy and the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service (SEBRAE), the official logos for Brazilian
On 10 December, oriGIn – in cooperation with the LIFE TTGG partners – organized the online event “Improving the efficiency of PDO cheese production processes in Europe: The LIFE TTGG Project, intermediary results”.
On 23-24 November, in the context of oriGIn 2021 Biannual Meeting, representatives of GIs groups, policy-makers, international and regional organisations, IP offices, controls bodies, law firms, research centres and universities from all over
