This hybrid conference on geographical indications, organised by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), in collaboration with the European Commission (the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, DG GROW, and the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, DG AGRI), will take place in person and online at the EUIPO headquarters in Alicante, Spain. The conference aims to address the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the field of geographical indications for craft and industrial as well as agricultural products.
The GI Conference, 28-29 January 2025 will have bidirectional interpretation services in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German available to all attendees, both online and at the EUIPO.
Current State of Play of Craft and Agricultural GIs
The Geographical Indications (GIs) landscape is currently undergoing significant changes. For craft GIs, the introduction of the new EU Regulation on the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products (CIGIR) marks a pivotal moment. Published on 27 October 2023 and entering into force on 16 November 2023, this legislation will allow producers to apply for GI protection from 1 December 2025. The EUIPO plays a crucial role in this new system, managing registrations and maintaining IT tools, such as the GIview database. Similarly, agricultural GIs are also undergoing transformative changes due to new legislation aimed at improving protection and streamlining the registration process. The entry into force and operational impact on the GI landscape will be explored at the conference.
See registration details and further information about the conference here.
