Search for Geographical Indications, Appellations of Origin and more using the WIPO IP Portal widgets

November 4, 2021

Would you like to perform quick searches of Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin? Do you want to have quick access to your favorite WIPO online services and WIPO latest news?

This is what the WIPO IP Portal Dashboard is for!

What is the WIPO IP Portal Dashboard?

The WIPO IP Portal Dashboard of widgets is accessible to all authenticated users of WIPO online services, through a WIPO Account. If you do not have a WIPO Account already, you can easily create one with just a few clicks.

How can I set up my personal dashboard of widgets?

Once logged-in to the WIPO IP Portal you can create your personal dashboard. Click on the side bar at the left of the dashboard to add to the dashboard your preferred widgets.

Which specific widget should I use for my Lisbon activity?

The Lisbon Express widget is specifically dedicated to facilitate your searches in the Lisbon Express database. It enables you to perform a quick search for Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin registered under the Lisbon System.

If you tick the checkbox “Geographical indications” under DASHBOARD TEMPLATES in the side bar, you can automatically add to your dashboard the above widget, as well as the Global Brand Database widget and the five generic widgets.

The five generic widgets have been designed to improve your overall experience when using the WIPO online IP services: they are customizable and provide easy access to world clocks, latest news, quick links, your favorite WIPO online services and a notepad.

For more information about how to use each widget click on the arrow in the top right corner of each widget.

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Search for Geographical Indications, Appellations of Origin and more using the WIPO IP Portal widgets

November 4, 2021

Would you like to perform quick searches of Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin? Do you want to have quick access to your favorite WIPO online services and WIPO latest news?

This is what the WIPO IP Portal Dashboard is for!

What is the WIPO IP Portal Dashboard?

The WIPO IP Portal Dashboard of widgets is accessible to all authenticated users of WIPO online services, through a WIPO Account. If you do not have a WIPO Account already, you can easily create one with just a few clicks.

How can I set up my personal dashboard of widgets?

Once logged-in to the WIPO IP Portal you can create your personal dashboard. Click on the side bar at the left of the dashboard to add to the dashboard your preferred widgets.

Which specific widget should I use for my Lisbon activity?

The Lisbon Express widget is specifically dedicated to facilitate your searches in the Lisbon Express database. It enables you to perform a quick search for Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin registered under the Lisbon System.

If you tick the checkbox “Geographical indications” under DASHBOARD TEMPLATES in the side bar, you can automatically add to your dashboard the above widget, as well as the Global Brand Database widget and the five generic widgets.

The five generic widgets have been designed to improve your overall experience when using the WIPO online IP services: they are customizable and provide easy access to world clocks, latest news, quick links, your favorite WIPO online services and a notepad.

For more information about how to use each widget click on the arrow in the top right corner of each widget.

More information


About the Geneva Act

The Geneva Act helps producers of quality products, linked to origin, to protect the distinctive designations of their products in multiple jurisdictions, either as appellations of origin or geographical indications, through a single application filed with WIPO, and the payment of one set of fees.


About the Lisbon System

The Lisbon System provides protection for names that identify the geographic origin of products such as coffee, tea, fruits, cheese, wine, pottery, glass and cloth.


Examples of appellations of origin and geographical indications

  • Kampot Pepper (Cambodia)
  • Comté (France)
  • Tokaj (Hungary)
  • Sarough Handmade Carpet (Iran)
  • Tequila (Mexico)
  • Porto (Portugal)

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