1. The global alliance of GIs1

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Global alliance of GIs
Some 500 members (agricultural, non agricultural, wines and spirits GIs) from 40 countries
Established in 2003
Based in Geneva

3. Some of our Members (just some examples, you can change it
Some of our Members (just some examples, you can change it. Find all members at

4. Our goals
Strengthen the protection of GIs at the national, regional and international level
Raise awareness on GIs & sustainable development
Facilitate the exchange of experience among GI groups

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Our values
GIs are a global phenomenon (with some GIs recognised in the world. Ex: some in China and some in the Americas, including the US)
GIs are intellectual property rights recognised in the most important international agreements
GIs a crucial for producers and consumers
GIs play a key role for inclusive economic development
(on the last 2 points,
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6. Major issues for an international GIs agenda
As a result of the WTO impasse, proliferation of bilateral agreements on GIs: need of coherence
Growing costs of GIs groups to oppose TM applications conflicting with GIs in various jurisdictions internationally
Urgent need for countries to ratify and implement the Geneva Act of the WIPO Lisbon Agreement
Need of full GIs protection in the ICANN gTLDs 6

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