Content
Conflict management and litigation
In this module, the following topics will be addressed:
• Disputes between GI/AO holders.
• Litigation and alternative solutions.
• Study of complex GI/AO dispute cases.
• International arbitration and conflict resolution.
• Strategies to prevent and mitigate litigation.
• Counterfeiting of products identified with AO.
• Relevant legal cases.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Promotion and marketing
In this module, the following topics will be addressed:
• Promotion strategies for products with GI/AO.
• Marketing at national and international levels.
• Advanced marketing strategies for products with GI/AO.
• Access to international markets and export strategies.
• Successful promotion cases.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Indications geographical indications and appellations of origin in the global context
In this module, the following topics will be addressed:
• International Experiences with GI/AO
• Comparison with other protection systems
• Trends and future perspectives
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Associativity as a factor of success
In this module, the following topics will be addressed:
• Regulatory councils
• Comparative regulation
• Success and failure factors
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Biocultural rights and intangible cultural heritage associated with GI/AO
In this module, the following topics will be addressed:
• Genetic resources, plant varieties, and traditional knowledge.
• Valorization of indigenous and ancestral products and intangible cultural heritage.
• Empowerment and local economic development (tourism, gastronomy, arts, and others).









