About oriGIn and its Significance
oriGIn, the world’s leading organization for geographical indications (GIs) based in Switzerland, holds a significant biennial meeting for experts and stakeholders to exchange best practices related to GIs. This year, thanks to Michoacán’s government efforts in protecting and promoting GIs, Morelia, the state capital, will host this international gathering from October 8th to 10th.
Michoacán’s Governor Acknowledges Support and Challenges
During the presentation at the Mexican Intellectual Property Institute (IMPI) in Mexico City, Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla expressed gratitude for the INPI’s support in securing Morelia as the host city. He also recognized Mexico’s ongoing struggle with industrial law and GI regulations:
“The recognition of both certification marks and geographical indications has been a significant issue. In Mexico, we must acknowledge the duality of the world, as certification marks and collective marks stem from North American Anglo-Saxon legislation, while geographical indications and denominations of origin are recognized in Europe, emphasizing the authenticity of locally-produced goods.”
Special Participation of Irish Whisky
Castor Estrada Robles, Director of Michoacán’s Crafts House, announced that this year’s event will feature special participation from Irish Whisky due to the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Mexico. The event aims to provide national and local producers with successful development models from around the globe.
Key Actions and Ideas
- oriGIn, a Switzerland-based global organization for geographical indications, holds biennial meetings in Morelia, Michoacán.
- Michoacán’s Governor, Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla, acknowledged the state’s progress in GI protection and thanked the INPI for their support.
- The event aims to facilitate knowledge exchange on successful development models for GI-protected products.
- Special participation from Irish Whisky commemorates 50 years of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Mexico.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is oriGIn? oriGIn is the global organization for geographical indications, headquartered in Switzerland, that facilitates best practice exchange among experts and stakeholders.
- Why is Morelia hosting oriGIn 2025? Michoacán’s government has made significant strides in protecting and promoting geographical indications, leading to Morelia being chosen as the host city.
- What is the purpose of the oriGIn 2025 meeting? The event aims to enable knowledge sharing on successful development models for geographically indicated products among national and local producers.
- Why is Irish Whisky participating specially? The special participation of Irish Whisky marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Mexico.
