It has been another positive year for oriGIn and GIs.
Important results were achieved in 2018, just to name a few:
- We monitored and commented GIs laws around the world;
- We raised awareness on the crucial debate concerning sustainability;
- We attracted new members from several countries;
- We campaigned for the entry into force of the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement;
- We set-up a legal entity in Brussels (oriGIn EU).
Please have a quick look at our 2018:
Evolution of GIs laws around the world: oriGIn proactive in monitoring legislation and providing comments for solid GIs protection
The new EU spirit drinks Regulation: oriGIn contributed to obtain solid GIs protection
The new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP): oriGIn priorities for GIs
Brexit: oriGIn initiatives to preserve the existing level of GIs protection in the UK
Brexit: oriGIn initiatives to preserve the existing level of GIs protection in the UK
GIs & sustainability: oriGIn perspective on the challenges ahead for the agricultural sector
GIs & sustainability: oriGIn perspective on the challenges ahead for the agricultural sector
The Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement: oriGIn calls on the WIPO Member States to join the Treaty
The Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement: oriGIn calls on the WIPO Member States to join the Treaty
New members: Federdoc joins oriGIn
International conferences: oriGIn @ the 2018 INTA Annual Meeting in Seattle to raise awareness on the need to protect GIs in the domain names environment
GIs & Intellectual Property: oriGIn celebrated the 2018 World Intellectual Property Day dedicated to women
Simplification of procedures and bilateral agreements covering GIs: oriGIn EU set its policy a
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We thank for your support and look forward to working with you in 2019 to tackle the major GIs challenges worldwide.
With our warmest wishes for a happy holiday season!
Claude, Massimo, Ida, Céline, Mathilde
