A vast number of consumers worldwide prioritize authenticity and product quality above all else. Geographical indications (GIs)—a designation identifying a product originating from a specific ...

An analysis of registry data reveals a rise in domestic GI filings in recent years, alongside persistently high pendency levels and limited, declining international participation. A new trade deal ...

Today, the Council formally adopted a regulation improving the protection of geographical indications (GIs) and other quality schemes for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, both online and ...

Hu Gang of CCPIT examines protection of geographical indications in China, assessing the Sino-US Economic and Trade Agreement and EU-China Agreement China and the United States, two of the world's ...

This press release was updated on 27 November 2023 to include the text of the agreement as endorsed by the Special Committee on Agriculture. Today Council and Parliament negotiators reached a ...

Aurélia Marie of Cabinet Beau de Lomenie discusses how geographical indications can co-exist with trademarks and other quality signs A geographical indication is a distinctive sign. It assures the ...

The Taiwan Supreme Administration Court (SAC) has refused the registration of a trademark consisting of a geographical name in a decision that is attracting significant domestic attention. Apart from ...

Sales of Kalamata olives from Greece, Parmigiano Reggiano from Italy and Champagne from France have contributed to a total sales value of €74.76bn for Geographical Indications, according to a recent ...

Addis Ababa, June 3, 2025 (ENA) -- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Director-General Daren Tang noted today that geographical indication system would enable Ethiopian coffee, honey, ...